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

Published:2023-03-05 Issue:5 Volume:58 Page:437-440
ISSN:0018-5787
Container-title:Hospital Pharmacy
language:en
Short-container-title:Hosp Pharm

Author:

Al Meslamani Ahmad Z.¹^ORCID,Abdel-Qader Derar H.²

Affiliation:

1. College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

2. Faculty of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan

Abstract

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.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Pharmacology (medical),Pharmacology,Pharmacy

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00185787231158777

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