Table 4

Mean service quality scores on the five dimensions

VariablesMean (SD)
Tangibility3.19 (0.41)
T1: The waiting area is clean and comfortable3.63 (0.58)
T2: Inside of the pharmacy looks clean and tidy3.64 (0.55)
T3: The outpatient pharmacy is near to your care services or easy to find3.01 (0.80)
T4: Pharmacists are well dressed and appear neat3.67 (0.57)
T5: Medication prescribed to you are available in the pharmacy2.00 (0.82)
Reliability2.81 (0.56)
R1: Pharmacy professional gave you the results you can expect from your medication therapy2.31 (0.97)
R2: The medications dispensed to you were of good quality3.18 (0.98)
R3: Cost of medication is fair2.43 (0.97)
 R4: Pharmacist shows professionalism3.34 (0.86)
R5: Pharmacist works together with your doctor to make sure the medications are best for you2.82 (0.97)
Responsiveness3.08 (0.64)
P1: The pharmacy professional answered your questions very well3.12 (0.85)
P2: The prescription medications were issued promptly3.27 (0.78)
P3: The pharmacy professional spent enough time with you2.61 (0.82)
P4: You didn’t have to wait too long for your prescription to be filled3.35 (0.83)
Assurance2.87 (0.61)
A1: Pharmacy professional was careful while supplying your medications3.59 (0.90)
A2: Pharmacist was confident about the dispensed drugs3.76 (0.79)
A3: The pharmacy professional’s instructions on how to take your medication are clear3.41 (0.79)
A4: The pharmacist gave you information about proper storage of your medication2.20 (0.92)
A5: The label on the medication supplied to you is clear to read and easy to understand2.50 (0.99)
A6: The pharmacist explained possible side effects1.80 (0.85)
Empathy3.71 (0.53)
E1: The pharmacy professionals gave you adequate care and attention3.54 (0.66)
E2: Pharmacy staff showed you courtesy and respect3.77 (0.69)
E3: The privacy was maintained during your conversation with the pharmacist3.83 (0.66)
Overall3.13 (0.40)