Hydroxychloroquine availability during COVID-19 crisis and its effect on patient anxiety.

Alain CornetJeanette AndersenChiara TaniMarta Mosca

Published in: Lupus science & medicine (2021)

The HCQ shortage had a significant impact on patients with SLE and has been responsible for psychological consequences including anxiety. Indeed, despite an objective improvement in drug availability, the event is leaving significant traces in patients' mind and behaviours.

Keyphrases

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