Sitaram Khadka, Mohammad Saleem, Muhammad Usman, Furqan K Hashmi, Fatima Tariq, Warda Zaheer, Sabahat Imon, Aqsa Inam, Ravi Prasad Gupta, Pallav Aryal
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic, a serious global health threat, has excruciating social and economic implications given its transmissibility, lack of therapy, and severity. In such a situation, pharmacists as frontline healthcare professionals hold a significant position to tackle. This study was designed to explore the perception and preparedness of pharmacists working in public sector hospitals amid such a pandemic in Pakistan. METHODS: A total of 11 pharmacists were interviewed for this qualitative study design through a semi-structured interview guide...
March 17, 2023: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice