The Abuse and Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medicines During COVID-19

The Abuse and Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medicines During COVID-19

The abuse and misuse of OTC medicines is a common problem in community pharmacies and is expected to escalate during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is limited research on the patterns, causes, and consequences of these incidents during the pandemic. This article aims to provide evidence-based...

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Veröffentlicht in:Hospital Pharmacy 2023-10, Vol.58 (5), p.437-440
Hauptverfasser: Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z., Abdel-Qader, Derar H.
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Sprache:eng
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Drug Review
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Zusammenfassung:The abuse and misuse of OTC medicines is a common problem in community pharmacies and is expected to escalate during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is limited research on the patterns, causes, and consequences of these incidents during the pandemic. This article aims to provide evidence-based insights into the potential impact of COVID-19 on the abuse and misuse of OTC medicines, and suggest strategies for reducing these occurrences for pharmacy practitioners and healthcare managers.
ISSN:0018-5787
1945-1253
DOI:10.1177/00185787231158777