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Table 2 Pharmacists’ concerns and recommendations regarding COVID-19

From: Over-the-counter sale of antibiotics during COVID-19 outbreak by community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia: a simulated client study

Pharmacists’ responses

Number of pharmacists (out of 120)

n (%)a

Asked if the patient had undergone the PCR test for COVID-19

66 (55)

Asked about COVID-19 symptoms

47 (39.2)

Recommended performing the PCR test

59 (49.2)

Recommended seeking medical attention

61 (50.8)

Recommended isolating the patient

53 (44.2)

No response

29 (24.2)

  1. a Participants are 120; however, they gave mixed responses
  2. Abbreviation: PCR polymerase chain reaction