Introduction:

The state of alarm decreed by the SARS COV-2 virus pandemic from March 14th to June 21st, has meant a challenge for the outpatient area of the pharmacy services. We focus on hemophilia patients who are chronically administered clotting factors to prevent bleeding.

Objectives:

To analyse during this period the percentage of patients who have collected their medication, maintained adherence to treatment and the barriers encountered in doing so. To quantify the number and severity of haemorrhagic episodes (HD) suffered and their relationship with the pandemic. Analyse the prevalence and severity of COVID in haemophiliacs.

Methods:

One objective, using hospital records, and one subjective, using an oral survey during the face-to-face or telematic pharmaceutical care consultation.

Results:

80% of patients withdrew medication during the study period, 30% at home. In the last month, home deliveries were accompanied by telematic consultation.

24% of patients decreased their adherence with respect to 2019. The main causes were difficulty in going to hospital, and perception of not needing treatment in the face of inactivity.

There were no more HD or admissions for reasons attributable to the pandemic.

There were no serious COVID-19 patients and the incidence of patients with mild symptoms was similar to the general population.

Conclusion:

Most haemophilia patients were able to access their medication. Adherence was reduced. HD did not increase due to causes attributable to the pandemic. The incidence of COVID-19 was similar to the population.

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