Experiences and behaviours of patients with asthma requesting prescriptions from primary care during medication shortages linked to the COVID-19 lockdown: insights from a qualitative analysis of a UK asthma online community

Experiences and behaviours of patients with asthma requesting prescriptions from primary care during medication shortages linked to the COVID-19 lockdown: insights from a qualitative analysis of a UK asthma online community

Background: Inhaler shortages were reported in the UK following declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting advice against stockpiling. Aim: To understand experiences and behaviours of patients with asthma requesting prescriptions from primary care during asthma medication shortages. Design &...

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Main Authors: Nadya L Ow, Sara Sadek Attalla, Gwyneth Davies, Chris J Griffiths, Anna De Simoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2022-12-01
Series:BJGP Open
Subjects:
asthma
coronavirus
pandemics
covid-19
shortage
inhalers
online community
qualitative research
Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/6/4/BJGPO.2021.0222

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https://bjgpopen.org/content/6/4/BJGPO.2021.0222

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