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Employing convenience sampling followed by \u201csnowball\u201d recruitment, audio-recorded interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed through an inductive approach.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Key findings<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Four major themes and two subthemes emerged: (i) workplace and service changes, (i.a) use of social media and remote communication; (ii) working conditions, (ii.b) supply and use of personal protective equipment; (iii) irrational use of medicines against COVID-19; and (iv) mental health.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Pharmacists reported a lack of preparation, centralization, and coordination, leading to overwhelming workloads and stress. However, they demonstrated resilience in delivering care and promoting rational medicine use. 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