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Objectives During the ongoing coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, chronic disease management and medication adherence have become challenging; thus, health-related quality of life may have been compromised. As highly trusted healthcare providers, pharmacies in Saudi Arabia have undergone restructuring or redesign to cope with the current demands during the pandemic. The study assessed satisfaction levels of patients with chronic diseases concerning pharmaceutical care services provided during COVID-19 in addition to medication adherence and quality of life during the pandemic. Methods An online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was administered. Saudi residents suffering from chronic diseases and receiving pharmaceutical care from a hospital or community pharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic were eligible. The survey was created using Google Forms and distributed through online channels. The survey targeted 385 participants. Key findings A sample of 317 patients was included. More than half had missed a follow-up visit for their chronic conditions since the beginning of the pandemic. The overall mean score ± standard deviation for the satisfaction level with pharmaceutical care services was 22.0 ± 10.3 on a scale of 0–36 with different satisfaction levels for different services. In addition to a good level of medication adherence, a high percentage of these patients reported no problem in most of the dimensions of the EQ-5D scale. Conclusions Pharmacists should take a more proactive and consultive role to deliver healthcare needs of patients with a chronic condition and be aware of patient expectations from a pharmacist in situations, such as the current pandemic.

Patient satisfaction with pharmaceutical care services for chronic diseases and their medication adherence during COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia