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Patient Experiences With Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir for COVID-19 in a Collaborative Care Model : A Cross-Sectional Study on Self-Management, Information, and Medication Impact

Published inJournal of patient experience, vol. 12, 23743735251342126
Publication date2025
First online date2025-05-14
Abstract

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir was approved as the first per os treatment to prevent severe disease progression. This study explores patients’ self-management of nirmatrelvir/r and its impact on their long-term medications, and their experience of the information provided by pharmacists and physicians. Adults receiving nirmatrelvir/r from September 2022 to March 2023 were interviewed via a semistructured telephone survey. Sociodemographic, clinical data, and experience with nirmatrelvir/r and cotreatments were collected and analyzed descriptively. Of the 281 patients receiving nirmatrelvir/r, 100 (36%) participated in this study. Ninety (90%) adhered to nirmatrelvir/r, while 5 (5%) reported early discontinuation and 5 (5%) increased time between dosages. Information gaps regarding side effects, risks, benefits, and mechanisms of action were identified. Due to interactions with nirmatrelvir/r, 43% (n = 43/85) of cotreatments were temporarily interrupted, and 13% (n = 11/85) of doses were adjusted. Patient management of nirmatrelvir/r and cotreatments was successful, but satisfaction toward nirmatrelvir/r information could be improved. This study highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to ensure communication strategies, patient education, and interprofessional collaboration in providing treatments with drug–drug interactions.

Keywords
  • Physician–pharmacist collaboration
  • Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
  • COVID-19
  • Long-term medication
  • Medication adherence
  • Patient experience
  • Interprofessional collaboration
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SANTOS, Beatriz et al. Patient Experiences With Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir for COVID-19 in a Collaborative Care Model : A Cross-Sectional Study on Self-Management, Information, and Medication Impact. In: Journal of patient experience, 2025, vol. 12, p. 23743735251342126. doi: 10.1177/23743735251342126
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