Exploring the Dietary Supplement Use During COVID-19: Insights from Community Pharmacists, Pharmacy Staff, Academics, and Industry Experts

• DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0632
• Publication Date: 2024-07-24T17:21:40Z
• Authors: Leyla Yumrukaya; Bilge Sözen-Şahne; İclal Saraçoğlu; Selen Yeğenoğlu
• Keywords: 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak; Dietary supplement

The increased use of dietary supplements is a consequence the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Although their efficacy has not been consistently proven, they have perceived as preventive tool against COVID-19. Less strict regulations and debates on definitions in regulatory framework raise concerns about safety issues. Apart from supplement use, information demand increased, pharmacists played key role accessible health professionals. This study aimed to reveal opinions community pharmacists, pharmacy staff, sector representatives, academicians regarding sale during COVID-19