Importance of the medication reconciliation service in the community pharmacy

Aim: To analyze suspected adverse events (AEs) caused by SARS-CoV-2 vaccines administered to community pharmacists (CP) and auxiliary personnel. Methods. Design: Cross-sectional observational study, in February-April 2021. Subjects: Pharmacists, technicians and auxiliaries who work in contact with the public, of legal age, vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2. Variables: Number, type and frequency of AEs, demographic characteristics. Procedure: A formulary was enabled on the website of the Association of Pharmacists of Pontevedra. It was announced to all the associates CP of the province its existence and the convenience of completing it. Outcomes: 167 participants, of whom 153 manifested symptoms related with reactivity to the vaccine, 122 (93.1%) women and 31 (86.1%) men. 146 (95.4%) who received VaxzevriaR, 116 (79.4%) women and 30 (20.6%) men and 7 (4.6%) who received ComirnatyR, 6 (85.7%) women and 1 (14.3%) man. 823 AEs were reported, 811 (5,3 SD=2,8 AEs, 0-12 per patient) with VaxzevriaR and 12 (0,9 SD=1,0 AEs, 0-3 per patient) with ComirnatyR. Most frequent AEs: pain at the injection site, 128 (87.7%), chills, 107 (73.3%) and muscle pain, 106 (72.6%). In all three, we found a higher proportion of women than men (p<0.01). The maximum number of AEs manifested by a participant was 12. 132 (86.3%) vaccinated who reported AEs, 106 (86.9%) women and 26 (83.9%) men, needed medication to relieve symptoms. 77 (46.1%) could not carry out their daily activities and 47 (28.1%) could not work the next day. Conclusions: The number of AEs reported by vaccinated pharmacists and auxiliary personnel was high. Although they were not serious, they considerably affected their daily and work activity.

Community pharmacy users' perception of COVID-19 comparing the beginning and ending situation of the lockdown

Aim: Assess the perception of pharmacy users about the impact of COVID-19 on their health at the end of confinement and compare the results with those obtained at the beginning. Material and methods: Randomized cross-sectional observational study, in pharmacies in Pontevedra and Ourense, from 10 to 25 June 2020. Subjects: 18 years of age who come on demand for medicines and/or protective material. Procedure: the user completed an anonymous questionnaire, depositing it in a daily disinfected tray.