Use Pattern of Oral PDE-5 Inhibitors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alahdal, Abdulrahman M.; Noor, Ahmad Yunus Mohd; Bagalagel, Alaa

doi:10.4197/med.15-2.3

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“…The lack of pharmacy clinics to deliver private counselling, immunisation service, and regular follow-up was a considerable barrier, as most respondents did not receive confidential ECPSs inside CPs. This finding is consistent with previous national studies that highlighted public privacy and confidentiality concerns [41][42][43][44][45]. A systematic international review of feedback from CPs users by Anderson et al considered privacy and confidentiality during advising sessions as critical factors in increasing the acceptability of the roles of CPs [46].…”

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Public perspective toward extended community pharmacy services in sub-national Saudi Arabia: An online cross-sectional study

Alghamdi,

Petzold,

Ewis

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background In many developed countries, the scope of community pharmacy services has extended to include advanced applications. Unlike traditional practices that focus on pharmaceutical sales, extended community pharmacy services (ECPSs) are patient-centred and typically offered by specialised healthcare centres, which improve public health, reduce pressure imposed on healthcare professionals, and rationalise health system expenditures. However, based on the findings of several studies, community pharmacies (CPs) only provide marginalised services. Public reviews are thus crucial to effectively utilise such services. This study explored CPs use among the Saudi public in terms of knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to ECPSs. Materials and methods We conducted a cross-sectional web-based survey of a non-probability sample between October and December 2021. Numerical and graphical descriptive statistics were employed with an additional analytical assessment using binary logistic regression to determine the association between participant characteristics and the barriers to ECPSs use. Results A total of 563 individuals participated in this study, approximately 33% of which revealed CPs as the first place they visit for medication concerns. Most individuals were not aware of medication therapy management and health screening services (77% and 68%, respectively). Pharmacy clinics offering private counselling and receiving patient electronic medical records were unknown to the participants (78% and 63%, respectively). A substantial proportion of the cohort considered lack of privacy (58%) and inadequate communication with community pharmacists (56%) as key barriers to the use of ECPSs. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the underdeveloped infrastructure of CPs was significantly associated with almost all factors. Conclusion Most services and facilities were found to be underutilised. Positive public attitudes were associated with concerns regarding privacy and cost of services. Consistent with Saudi Vision 2030, supporting CPs and increasing the public awareness of ECPSs have significant implications on public health.

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Public perspective toward extended community pharmacy services in sub-national Saudi Arabia: An online cross-sectional study

Alghamdi,

Petzold,

Ewis

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…The Alahdal et al [15] study, showed that 77.7% of respondents acquired S-EM after consultations with pharmacists or via advertisements and advice of friends, and only 19.9% had a proper medical consultation. Moreover, such behaviour can cause significant health damage in some groups of ‘love pill’ users and in rare instances even result in death.…”

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“…Since the introduction of PDE5i medications in Saudi Arabia, they have become popular and widely used amongst Saudi men. In a local study by Alahdal et al [15] , questionnaires were distributed to a 100 community pharmacies to investigate the use pattern of PDE5i in Saudi Arabia. The study included 500 men aged >18 years, who sought oral PDE5i from community pharmacies.…”

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Demographics and sexual characteristics of sex-enhancing medication users: Study of a web-based cross-sectional sample of sexually active men

Ahmed

Alshahrani

Morgan

et al. 2017

Arab Journal of Urology

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ObjectivesTo evaluate the frequency of sex-enhancing medications (S-EM) use and to investigate the demographics and sexual characteristics of the S-EM users amongst a Saudi Arabian male population.Subjects and methodsA cross-sectional sample of 1176 Saudi Arabian men was recruited using a web-based survey between 1 January and 1 April 2015. The survey included multiple open and closed questions to assess the frequency of S-EM use; and demographics, clinical, and sexual characteristics of S-EM users, as well as their perceptions of S-EM.ResultsAmongst the participants, 1008 were sexually active and included in the data analysis. Of the sexually active participants, 402 (39.9%) reported S-EM use in the form of herbal or phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors at some time in their lives. Comparing S-EM users with S-EM non-users, the S-EM users had a number of demographic and sexual characteristics including: higher education level, higher income, smoking, more than one sexual partner, longer sexual activity duration, higher frequency of sexual intercourse, and lower sexual satisfaction level. Most of the S-EM users (82.1%) bought S-EM without a medical prescription and 62.5% had used them recreationally. In all, 52% of respondents used S-EM to treat ED and 69% of those who used it recreationally reported enhancement of erection with S-EM usage.ConclusionsDemographic and sexual characteristics of S-EM users and the attitude of the users towards the S-EM were identified amongst a Saudi Arabian male population.

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Sildenafil citrate use in Addis Ababa: characteristics of users and pharmacists’ dispensing practices

2017

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Background Studies have reported misuse of sildenafil citrate for recreational purpose, not least by healthy young men. This is becoming a major concern, for medical and other reasons. Objective The aim of this study was to document the characteristics of sildenafil citrate users and to explore the dispensing practices of the medicine in selected community pharmacies in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Setting Data was collected in community pharmacies in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method A survey, using a self-administrated questionnaire, was conducted among customers who purchased sildenafil citrate from community pharmacies. Simple descriptive statistics were used to analyse data. Also, semi-structured interviews were conducted with community pharmacists. These were analysed thematically. Main outcome measures Socio-demographic characteristics (survey), themes (interviews). Results All survey respondents (n = 197) were men, 57.9% were below 40 years old, 53.8% had never been married and 58.4% had used sildenafil citrate before. A minority (16.2%) were diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. The main reason for buying sildenafil citrate was experimentation (45.7%). Pharmacists reported that sildenafil citrate was often dispensed without a prescription. The reason for this was, according to the interviewees, competition in the market. Also, the medicine was often dispensed without adequate information or counselling. Conclusions Selling and buying sildenafil citrate without a prescription seems to be common practice in pharmacies in Addis Ababa. It is crucial to strengthen the regulatory activity to protect customers from health risks. In addition pharmacy professionals should be supported to work in accordance with professional and legal standards.

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Use Pattern of Oral PDE-5 Inhibitors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Public perspective toward extended community pharmacy services in sub-national Saudi Arabia: An online cross-sectional study

Public perspective toward extended community pharmacy services in sub-national Saudi Arabia: An online cross-sectional study

Demographics and sexual characteristics of sex-enhancing medication users: Study of a web-based cross-sectional sample of sexually active men

Sildenafil citrate use in Addis Ababa: characteristics of users and pharmacists’ dispensing practices

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