Table 2 Knowledge of Lebanese hospital pharmacists related to COVID-19

Which of the following is true about COVID-19? *

▪ Person to person transmission can occur by droplets

▪ Transmission can be airborne

▪ Most common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and dyspnea

▪ I do not know

100%

33 (40.7%)

62 (76.5%)

0

What are the steps to take to protect yourself? *

▪ Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 10 s

▪ Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 s

▪ Avoid close contact; put a distance with other people (1.5–2 m)

▪ Wear a facemask and stay home if you have any respiratory symptom

2 (2.5%)

79 (97.5%)

80 (98.8%)

74 (91.4%)

Which of the below products are you recommending to patients to disinfect?

▪ Alcohol 60%

▪ Alcohol 70%

▪ Alcohol 95%

13 (16.0%)

80 (98.8%)

13 (16.0%)

Indicate which of these options can be used to treat COVID 19 to date? *

▪ Acetaminophen

▪ -steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

▪ Corticosteroids

▪ Symptomatic respiratory relief (inhalers)

▪ Lopinavir/ritonavir (initially for HIV)

▪ Chloroquine/remdesivir in combination

▪ Tocilizumab (initially for rheumatoid arthritis)

69 (85.2%)

1 (1.2%)

7 (8.6%)

47 (58.0%)

61 (75.3%)

29 (35.8%)

53 (65.4%)

Intravenous high dose vitamin C is recommended for COVID 19 treatment?

▪ True

▪ False

▪ I do not know

29 (35.8%)

32 (39.5%)

20 (24.7%)