“…The observed association between delayed and unmet access to prescription drugs and increased anxiety-related issues corresponds with the wider interruptions in healthcare access and anxiety linked to COVID-19. 26 , 27 , 28 The factors responsible for the association between delayed and unmet access to prescription drugs and increased anxiety-related symptoms are likely varied. People may have faced compounded issues, particularly in managing the unpredictability of an international health emergency while grappling with disruptions in pharmacological schedules.…”