@article {297, title = {Public{\textquoteright}s Perception of Pharmacy Services during Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {10}, year = {2021}, month = {September 2021}, pages = {102-110}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {102}, abstract = {

Goal: To exemplify the public{\textquoteright}s perception of pharmacy services during COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is three cross-sectional of convenient sampling and calculated number of the subject with power eighty. It was a self-reported electronic survey for the population in the King of Saudi Arabia. It encompassed all citizens who lived in Saudi with age more than 18 years and above. The survey contained of the demographic data patient{\textquoteright}s perception of medication delivery service during COVID-19. Besides, the patient{\textquoteright}s experiences of drug information inquiries were linked with the pharmacist during COVID-19. Survey monkey, Microsoft Excel, and Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) were used in this study. Results: The total number of responding pharmacists was 461. Of those, 440 (95.44\%) were Saudi, and 344 (74.62\%) were female, with statistical significance between nationality or gender answers (p\<0.001). Almost two-thirds of the responders had bachelor{\textquoteright}s degrees 319 (69.20\%) with statistically noteworthy between among all academic qualifications (p\<0.001). Most of the responders were non-healthcare professionals 338 (74.45\%), and physicians and nurses illustrative high percentages 37 (35.92\%) and 31 (30.10\%), respectively, with statistically significant among the remaining answers (p\<0.001). The total average scores of patient{\textquoteright}s perception of medication delivery service during COVID-19 were 2.50. The high scores element was answering drug information inquiries (3.30), medications home delivery (2.80), and requesting medications through a mobile application (2.78). The total average scores of patient{\textquoteright}s experiences of drug information inquiries communicated with a pharmacist during COVID-19 were 2.76 with high scores element was the drug administration inquiries (3.37). In addition, dosage/ schedule inquiries (3.29) and Pharmacoeconomics/medications cost inquiries (3.18) were also entailed. Conclusion: The public{\textquoteright}s perception of medication delivery service and experiences of drug information inquiries transferred with the pharmacist during COVID-19 was not optimum. Therefore, targeting a strategic plan of hospital and community pharmacy services during pandemic situations is highly suggested. In addition, further studies of hospital and community pharmacy services individually during a pandemic or emergency public health are mandatory in Saudi Arabia.

}, keywords = {COVID-19, Perception, Pharmacy, Public, Saudi Arabia, Services}, doi = {10.5530/ijpcs.2021.10.15}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Sultan Mohammed Al-Jarallah and Dona Abdullah Alajmah and Shatha Alhassan Alnami} } @article {318, title = {A Strategic Plan for Pharmaceutical Companies: A New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia}, journal = {International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences}, volume = {10}, year = {2021}, month = {December 2021}, pages = {169-175}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {169}, abstract = {

Objectives: The manufactures pharmaceutical care strategic plan was created to align with Saudi Vision 2030. The purpose of this topic is to declare the strategic plan of pharmaceutical companies{\textquoteright} services as a new initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This new project is driven by local and international pharmaceutical care strategic plan. It was formulated from the international business model, guidelines of pharmacy projects, and management institution guidelines for the new project. This initiative is drafted by project management professionals and consists of several stages from the initial to planning phases, execution, monitoring and controlling stages. Results: Pharmaceutical manufacturers{\textquoteright} strategic plans included several fundamental elements of a pharmaceutical company{\textquoteright}s strategic plan, such as a defined vision, mission, and goals. The strategic plan had five goals, twelve initiatives, and 75 objectives. Furthermore, the risk management model description ensures the project{\textquoteright}s continuation. Besides, the monitoring and control of the services were declared. Finally, the analysis investigates the transition to operation project through the closing project stage. Conclusion: The pharmaceutical companies{\textquoteright} strategic plan is a new initiative that is part of the pharmacy strategic plan with Saudi Vision 2030. Pharmaceutical firms require a clear vision and policy, as well as a long-term partnership. Pharmaceutical care and manufacturer gatherings may play an important role in developing an appropriate pharmacy career plan focusing on patient care to achieve optimal drug therapy management and prevent drug-related misadventures and also avoid unnecessary costs.

}, keywords = {Initiative, Pharmaceutical Companies, Pharmacy, Saudi Arabia, Services.}, doi = {10.5530/ijpcs.2021.10.23}, author = {Yousef Ahmed Alomi and Fatimah Abdaziz Almana and Amal Hassan Al-Najjar and Sultan Mohammed Al-Jarallah} }