Distribution of pharmacies across governorates in this study in comparison with national distribution of pharmacies
| Pharmacies in the study, n (%) | Pharmacies in Lebanon, n (%) | |
| Beirut | 30 (9.7) | 238 (7.8) |
| South | 44 (14.2) | 353 (11.6) |
| North | 47 (15.2) | 436 (14.3) |
| Mount Lebanon | 122 (39.4) | 1311 (43.1) |
| Beqaa | 43 (13.9) | 482 (15.8) |
| Nabatieh | 24 (7.7) | 223 (7.3) |
| Total | 310 | 3043 |