Patterns of Drug Utilization and Self-Medication Practices: A Cross Sectional Study

Patterns of Drug Utilization and Self-Medication Practices: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Self-medication (SM) is a growing phenomenon worldwide that has recently been classified as one of the most serious public health problems. SM can result in an incorrect self-diagnosis, inappropriate treatment, potential adverse reactions, interactions, and the masking of more sinister d...

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Main Authors:	Hamod Al-Omrani, Mandeep Kaur Marwah, Razan Al-Whaib, Mohammed Mekkawy, Hala Shokr
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:	Pharmacy
Subjects:	self-medication drug utilization over the counter drugs drug misuse
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/11/6/183

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