Abuse and Misuse of Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs Sold in Community Pharmacies in Jordan

被引：55

作者：

Albsoul-Younes, Abla ^{[1
]}

Wazaify, Mayyada ^{[1
]}

Yousef, Al-Motassem ^{[1
]}

Tahaineh, Linda ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Jordan, Fac Pharm, Dept Biopharmaceut & Clin Pharm, Amman, Jordan

来源：

SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE | 2010年 / 45卷 / 09期

关键词：

abuse; community pharmacy; Jordan; drug misuse; nonprescription; prescription; SELF-MEDICATION; COUNTER; PATTERNS; SAFETY;

D O I：

10.3109/10826080802490683

中图分类号：

R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];

学科分类号：

摘要：

The aim of this study was to investigate abuse/misuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs in community pharmacies in Jordan by random distribution of a structured questionnaire to 405 pharmacies (November 2005-January 2006). Data were analyzed using SPSS for windows (version 14.0). Most respondents (94.1%) suspected that some level of abuse/misuse occurred in their pharmacy, which was highest for decongestants, cough/cold preparations, benzodiazepines, and antibiotics. Abuse/misuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs is present in Jordan, but current methods for controlling the problem are ineffective, and better methods should be developed. The study's limitations are noted.

引用

页码：1319 / 1329

页数：11

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