Sale of medicines by Registered Medical Practitioners at their clinics: Legal and ethical issues

Math, Suresh Bada; Manjunatha, Narayana; Kumar, Channaveerachari Naveen; Gowda, Guru S; Philip, Sharad; Enara, Arun; Gowda, Mahesh

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“…[13]. Pharmaceutical stores play a huge role in the issue of utilization of OTC drugs [14]. In a bid to make a lot of money, some pharmacists encourage people to buy their drugs without a doctor's prescription.…”

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The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Onyedinefu,

Osuagwu

2024

J.Math.Instr.Soc.Res.Opin.

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This work examined the use of over-the-counter drugs and its health implications in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to empirically interrogate the prevalence of over-the-counter drug use in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria; the factors influencing it, and its health implications. The study used a mixed methods research approach, with 204 respondents selected through a multistage sampling procedure. The structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interview (IDI) guide acted as data-gathering tools. The quantitative data were coded and processed with SPSS version 20. Frequency tables were utilized to evaluate, characterize, and show the data, whereas quantitative data were manually transcribed and analyzed using content analysis. Two study hypotheses were developed and tested using chi-square inference statistics. This study revealed that various factors influence the use of OTC drugs in Awka South LGA. The study equally found that the use of OTC drugs is very prevalent in Awka South LGA. Moreover, the study also found that abusing OTC drugs has health implications. Based on these findings, this study recommended that the government should regulate the production, sale, and advertisement of OTC drugs. The study also recommended that sensitization and awareness programs should be carried out periodically to teach people when and when not to use OTC drugs.

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“…In a bid to make a lot of money, some pharmacists encourage people to buy their drugs without a doctor's prescription. And in some cases, they even prescribe drugs for their customers [14].…”

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The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

Onyedinefu,

Osuagwu

2024

J.Math.Instr.Soc.Res.Opin.

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India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Duffy

Kelly

2020

India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

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Prescribing Psychotropics: Perspective From Telepsychiatry Operational Guidelines 2020

Nirisha

Malathesh

Manjunatha

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Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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As telemedicine gained both importance and momentum following COVID -19 pandemic, Telemedicine Practise Guidelines (TPG) March 2020 was notified by the Central Government of India. Following the above, the Indian Psychiatrists Society, Telemedicine Society of India (TSI) and National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (INI), Bangalore came together to address the specific needs of Psychiatrists practicing tele consultations, there by releasing Telepsychiatry Operational Guidelines 2020. This article discusses the guidelines outlines in the above documents with respect to prescribing psychotropics. We have discussed the thought process behind formulation of Telepsychiatry Operational guidelines, the challenges that may arise while following the above guidelines with possible solutions.

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Sale of medicines by Registered Medical Practitioners at their clinics: Legal and ethical issues

Cited by 6 publications

References 21 publications

The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

The Use of Over-The-Counter Drugs and Its Health Implications in Awka South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria

India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017

Prescribing Psychotropics: Perspective From Telepsychiatry Operational Guidelines 2020

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