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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026

Determinants of patient satisfaction with Wasfaty and community pharmacy services in Aseer, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Geetha Kandasamy, Khalid Orayj, Eman Shorog, Rayah Asiri, Tahani Alanazi, Asma M Alshahrani, Amjad Hmlan, Ayesha Siddiqua, Hanan S Algorman

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Geetha KandasamyDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid OrayjDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Eman ShorogDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Rayah AsiriDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Tahani AlanaziDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Asma M AlshahraniDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Dawadimi, Saudi Arabia.
Amjad HmlanDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Ayesha SiddiquaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Hanan S AlgormanDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Wasfaty is a national electronic prescription system in Saudi Arabia linking healthcare facilities with community pharmacies to improve medication access. As digital health services expand, patient satisfaction is increasingly important, with limited evidence from the Aseer region. This study assessed patient satisfaction with Wasfaty and community pharmacy services and its associated demographic and service-related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted (5 September-25 October 2025) among adults (≥18 years) in the Aseer region using Wasfaty or community pharmacy services. Participants were recruited via convenience sampling and completed a structured questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, Wasfaty use, and satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with Results: A total of 446 participants were enrolled, most of whom were female (57.6%) and aged 30-49 years (63.7%). Overall satisfaction with Wasfaty and community pharmacy services was high, with more than three-quarters reporting positive experiences. Ease of use was highly rated, while concerns were noted regarding medication availability and waiting times. Ease of use showed a moderate positive correlation with Wasfaty satisfaction ( Conclusion: Overall satisfaction with the Wasfaty system and community pharmacy services was generally high, although some participants reported neutral or dissatisfied responses, indicating variability across service domains. Key concerns included medication availability, waiting times, and communication, highlighting areas for improvement to enhance patient experience and service quality.

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community pharmacy servicesdigital prescription systemmedication availabilitypatient satisfactionSaudi ArabiaWasfaty

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PMCPMC13437290

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