2023
DOI: 10.5530/ijper.57.1s.20
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A Meta-Analysis on Misuse of Prescription/OTC Drugs: How Pharmacist Can Prevent and Manage Drug Abuse

Abstract: Background: Drug misuse is a critical issue related to both physical and psychological health associated with growing threats across the world. The role of pharmacist in preventing drug abuse is crucial to address prescription/OTC medication misuse. Aim and Objectives: To synthesize the research on misuse of prescription/OTC drugs, role of pharmacist in preventing and managing prescription/OTC medications induced health conditions and to provide methodological guidance for further research. Materials and Metho… Show more

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“…The phenomenon involving the non-medical use and misuse of prescription and OTC medications is called as Pharming. This emerging issue has raised significant public health and societal concerns, necessitating a comprehensive review to understand the scope, motivations, risks, and implications associated with this phenomenon [2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The phenomenon involving the non-medical use and misuse of prescription and OTC medications is called as Pharming. This emerging issue has raised significant public health and societal concerns, necessitating a comprehensive review to understand the scope, motivations, risks, and implications associated with this phenomenon [2].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%