Table 2 Pharmacists experience with corticosteroids (n = 174)
Questions | n (%) |
|---|---|
Have you ever dispensed corticosteroids for any reason? | |
Yes | 91 (52.3) |
No | 65 (37.4) |
Maybe | 18 (10.3) |
The dosage form of corticosteroids you have dispensed$ | |
Topical (e.g., cream or ointment) | 84 (92.3) |
Inhaler or nebulizer | 65 (71.4) |
Tablets | 62 (68.1) |
Injection | 75 (82.4) |
Drops (e.g., eye drops) | 65 (71.4) |
The indication for corticosteroid you have dispense$ | |
Respiratory disease (e.g., Asthma, COPD) | 79 (86.8) |
COVID-19 | 52 (57.1) |
Dermatological disease (e.g., eczema) | 84 (92.3) |
Joint or rheumatological diseases | 59 (64.8) |
GIT immunological diseases (e.g., Crohn’s disease) | 38 (41.8) |
Systemic immunological disorders (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis) | 42 (4.2) |
Did you ever experience any of the following side effects with your patients? $ | |
Increased appetite – potentially leading to weight gain. | 62 (68.1) |
Acne | 27 (29.7) |
Thinned skin that bruises easily | 48 (52.7) |
Increased risk of infections | 35 (38.5) |
Mood changes, mood swings, and depression | 42 (46.2) |
Diabetes | 58 (63.7) |
High blood pressure | 43 (47.3) |
Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) | 43 (47.3) |