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Medication use practices and inspection of returned pills during follow-up attendance at a tertiary care hypertension clinic in Nigeria

Sahel Medical Journal, 2018
Background: Medication use practices in the treatment of hypertension (HTN) have been shown to determine outcomes. This study characterizes the profile of medication practices by hypertensive patients attending a tertiary health-care facility in Nigeria.
Abimbola O Olowofela, Ambrose O Isah
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Use of substance and non-prescription drugs by pregnant Nigerian women

International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, 2003
Objective: To evaluate the problems of alcohol, other substance and non- prescription drugs use during pregnancy. Methods: The study was carried out at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria.
John E N. Okonkwo, R Uwakwe
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The Economic Impact of a Switch From Prescription-Only to Non-prescription Drugs in Italy

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2018
The paper analyses the potential economic impact of switching drugs from prescription-only to over the counter status, using Italy as a case-study. The study assumes a societal perspective, investigating the effects of switches (and consequent delisting)
Monica Hildegard Otto, Monica Hildegard Otto, Carla Pillarella, Claudio Jommi, Claudio Jommi   +4 more
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A Theory Based Intervention to Enhance Information Exchange during Over-The-Counter Consultations in Community Pharmacy: A Feasibility Study

Pharmacy, 2019
Background: Management of minor ailments through self-care and self-medication brings both benefits and risks that can be mitigated if consumers and pharmacy personnel engage in information exchange during over-the-counter (OTC) consultations. Objective:
Liza J. Seubert, Whitelaw Kerry, Hattingh Laetitia, Margaret C. Watson, Rhonda M. Clifford   +4 more
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Anticholinergic syndrome following an unintentional overdose of scopolamine

Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2009
Carmela E Corallo1, Ann Whitfield2, Adeline Wu21Department of Pharmacy, The Alfred, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; 2Intensive Care Unit, Box Hill Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAbstract: Scopolamine hydrobromide (hyoscine) is an ...
Carmela E Corallo, Ann Whitfield, Adeline Wu   +2 more
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Discrepancy Between Knowledge and Practice of Self‐Medication Among Adults in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2023: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports
Background and Aims Self‐medication, while convenient for managing minor illnesses, poses significant public health risks when practiced without adequate knowledge or oversight.
Salma Sultana, Immamul Muntasir, Mohammad Asraful Alam   +2 more
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PHARMACOTHERAPY OF THE DIGESTIVE DISEASES AMONG TEENAGERS. CURRENT STATE OF THE ISSUE

Педиатрическая фармакология, 2009
Deterioration of the children's health, especially as long as they study in school is one of the key issues today. The article highlights the results of the «Healthy school» program implementation, which was developed by the «Quality of life» charity ...
E.A. Vishneva
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Does the Drug Facts Label for nonprescription drugs meet its design objectives? A new procedure for assessing label effectiveness. [PDF]

Health Psychol Open, 2017
Ryan MP, Costello-White RN.
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Expanding the definition of nonprescription drugs: potential impact on pharmacists. [PDF]

Hosp Pharm, 2013
Gabay M.
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Content analysis of false and misleading claims in television advertising for prescription and nonprescription drugs. [PDF]

J Gen Intern Med, 2014
Faerber AE, Kreling DH.
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