Practices and attitudes concerning expiration date, unused, and expired medication disposal

Eltaib, Lina; Alanazi, Shouq

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2020.06099202010082020

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“…This is slightly similar what ndings from a study in Northern Ethiopia where the classes of drugs found were mostly NSAIDS followed by antibiotics and anti-hypertensives [29]. Another study in Saudi Arabia also revealed a slightly different order of leftover medicines to include NSAIDS, antibiotics and antacids [33]. These classes of leftover medicines could be due to the prevalent conditions in the study area such as pain, infections and hypertensive cases.…”

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Assessment of knowledge, awareness and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in the Parker Corner Road Community in Liberia

Orok

Erah

Toe

2023

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Background: Expansion of pharmaceutical industries and improved availability of pharmaceuticals across the world have contributed to an increase in drug usage and accumulation in homes. In Liberia, there are currently no guidelines that govern the disposal of expired and unused prescriptions among community residents. The objective of the study was to assess the level of awareness, and knowledge on disposal as well as disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in the Parker Corner Road Community in Brewerville, Liberia. Methods: In a descriptive, cross-sectional survey conducted among residents of Parker Corner Road Community, face-to-face interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire. Outcomes measured were knowledge and awareness of disposal as well as disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Majority of respondents (55.6%) were female and 23.5% had university education. 71% of the respondents reported that they had not received any information on safe disposal practices while 64.2% admitted that they often did not read and follow and disposal instructions. The most popular disposal practices were disposal of the drugs along with household waste (61.1%) and flushing them down the toilets or sinks (25.3%). Majority of the respondents (82.1%) were aware of the environmental and human health effects arising from improper disposal of unused and expired medicines while 64.2% usually read medicine disposal instruction on the package. Only about 3% of them were aware of expired medication take-back system. 37% of respondents were aware that unused and expired medicines need to be disposed of safely while as much as 33.3 % knew nothing about medication expiration date. Conclusion: The study revealed poor knowledge and awareness as well as inappropriate disposal practices of unused and expired medicines amongst residents of Parker Corner Road Community in Brewerville. There is need to organize a public enlightenment programme on safe, appropriate use, as well as disposal of unused and expired medicines.

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Assessment of knowledge, awareness and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in the Parker Corner Road Community in Liberia

Orok

Erah

Toe

2023

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“… 30 Another study in Saudi Arabia also revealed a slightly different order of leftover medicines to include NSAIDS, antibiotics and antacids. 33 These classes of leftover medicines could be due to the prevalent conditions in the study area such as pain, infections and hypertensive cases. However, the excess expired medications may also be due to the participants' inclination to self-medication which is common practice among the residents of Liberia.…”

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Assessment of knowledge and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in a community in Liberia

Toe,

Orok,

Erah

2023

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy

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“…"In some countries, it has been estimated that approximately 6-7% of hospital admissions appear to be medication related, 60% of these considered avoidable and thus, potentially due to errors. The problem is likely more pronounced in the elderly, because of multiple risk factors including polypharmacy" [16].…”

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Assessment of Health Care Providers Attitudes and Practices Concerning Medication Errors in Saudi Arabia

Alanzi

2023

J. Pharm. Res. Int.

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Introduction: Medication errors are one of the leading causes of patients’ morbidity and mortality in health care settings Objective: Assess awareness, attitude and practices of health care providers toward medication errors in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Cross-sectional study design was used in the period of three months, from 01 July to 30th November, 2023. participants were selected randomly. 329 health care providers including physicians, pharmacists and nurses working in different hospitals, primary health care centers and private clinics in different regions of Saudi Arabia, participated in the study. Dat was analyzed using Microsoft excel program. Results: The mean score of good knowledge about medication errors among respondents was 77%, average score of good attitudes toward medication errors among respondents was 72%. 74% of respondents were willing to inform supervisor if they had noticed a medication error. The causes for not reporting medication error were fear of any legal consequences (41%), self-management (23%), busy with work (15%) and did not know whom to inform (21%). Less than half (48%) of study subjects had previously filled an adverse drug reaction form. Conclusion: Medication errors play a significant role role in the quality of health of our patients. Health care providers in Saudi Arabia have good knowledge and positive attitude toward medication errors. However, medication error reporting is still not sufficiently done.

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Practices and attitudes concerning expiration date, unused, and expired medication disposal

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Assessment of knowledge, awareness and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in the Parker Corner Road Community in Liberia

Assessment of knowledge, awareness and disposal practices of unused and expired household medicines in the Parker Corner Road Community in Liberia

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Assessment of Health Care Providers Attitudes and Practices Concerning Medication Errors in Saudi Arabia

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