Providing pharmacy services during the coronavirus pandemic in Saudi Arabia

Abstract: On March 2, 2020, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia confirmed its first case of the emerging coronavirus strain that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Shortly thereafter, the number of confirmed cases nationwide began to rise. Since the looming outbreak, all healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, began to work at maximum capacity and effort. The Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SSCP) recognizes the significant impact pharmacists can have during outbreaks. Based on the scientific evidence available during this outbreak, the SSCP set up an expert working group to conceptualize and draft proposed recommendations that highlight the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists during epidemics and pandemics. The SSCP working group made 28 recommendations. In addition to national and institutional guidelines, these recommendations could serve as guidance for affected entities. Keywords: Pandemic, COVID-19, Pharmacist, Saudi Arabia. Title: Providing pharmacy services during the coronavirus pandemic in Saudi Arabia Author: Saad khalaf alshammari, Ahmed Masoud AL-Qahtani, Ahmed Mazi Alotaibi, Naif Ahmad Alzahrani, Emad Ahmed Alzahrani, Susan Abdulqader Alkhulaif, Waleed farah alharbi, Salem ahmad albraiki, Awad ghalab almuteiri, Nawaf Ateya Alzahrani International Journal of Healthcare Sciences ISSN 2348-5728 (Online) Vol. 10, Issue 2, October 2022 - March 2023 Page No: 147-153 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 28-November-2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7371179 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/providing-pharmacy-services-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-in-saudi-arabiaInternational Journal of Healthcare Sciences, ISSN 2348-5728 (Online), Research Publish Journals, Website: www.researchpublish.co