A Cross-Sectional Survey on Medication Management Practices for Noncommunicable Diseases in Europe During the Second Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maintaining healthcare for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, diversion of resources to acute care, and physical distancing restrictions markedly affected management NCDs. We aimed assess medication practices in place NCDs second wave pandemic across European countries. In December 2020, Network Advance Best & technoLogy on adherencE (ENABLE) conducted a cross-sectional, web-based survey 38 one non-European Besides descriptive statistics responses, nonparametric tests generalized linear models were used evaluate impact available NCD services number cases deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, gross domestic product (GDP) capita. Fifty-three collaborators from 39 countries completed survey. 35 (90%) face-to-face primary-care, out-patient consultations reduced pandemic. The mean ± SD forms teleconsultation public system was 3 1.3. Electronic prescriptions 36 (92%) Online ordering home delivery prescription (avoiding pharmacy visits) 18 (46%) 26 (67%) countries, respectively. 20 (51%) our respondents unaware any national guidelines regarding maintaining availability NCDs, nor advice patients how ensure access adherence Our results point an urgent need paradigm shift NCD-related assure maintenance chronic pharmacological treatments outbreaks, as well possible future disasters.