Table 3.
Community pharmacist' telepharmacy knowledge (N = 404).
| Item | Response | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telepharmacy is available in Saudi Arabia | Yes | 334 | 82.67 |
| No | 20 | 4.95 | |
| Do not know | 50 | 12.38 | |
| Information Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge is important for pharmacists in how to conduct telepharmacy. | Yes | 344 | 85.15 |
| No | 25 | 6.19 | |
| Do not know | 35 | 8.66 | |
| Telepharmacy played a big role during the COVID-19 outbreak around the world. | Yes | 345 | 85.40 |
| No | 22 | 5.44 | |
| Do not know | 37 | 9.16 | |
| Telepharmacy does require a strong internet connection or high-performance technology. | Yes | 276 | 68.32 |
| No | 92 | 22.77 | |
| Do not know | 36 | 8.91 | |
| Telepharmacy provides better counseling in terms of privacy and length of the session. | Yes | 346 | 85.64 |
| No | 25 | 6.19 | |
| Do not know | 33 | 8.17 | |
| Telepharmacy is also involved in Adverse Drug Reaction monitoring and reporting. | Yes | 338 | 83.67 |
| No | 27 | 6.68 | |
| Do not know | 39 | 9.65 | |
| Patients from rural areas can have more medication access and information via telepharmacy. | Yes | 327 | 80.94 |
| No | 38 | 9.41 | |
| Do not know | 39 | 9.65 |