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Over-The-Counter Medication Use and Misuse: Trends, Challenges, and the Role of Pharmacists (Record no. 133019)
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| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Yadalyne Kurbah |
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| Title | Over-The-Counter Medication Use and Misuse: Trends, Challenges, and the Role of Pharmacists |
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| Extent | pp16-24 |
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| Summary, etc. biblio.abstract | Over-the-counter (OTC) medications play a crucial role in primary healthcare by providing accessible and cost-effective<br/>treatment for minor ailments such as fever, cold, headache, allergies, and digestive issues. In India, the widespread availability of<br/>OTC drugs has grown significantly, supported by increasing consumer demand, digital penetration, and the expansion of epharmacies. However, this rise has also been accompanied by a concerning trend of misuse and irrational consumption, including<br/>inappropriate self-medication, overuse of antibiotics, and drug interactions, often without professional consultation. Key drivers<br/>of this misuse include limited access to healthcare professionals, economic constraints, cultural reliance on self-care, and<br/>aggressive marketing by pharmaceutical companies.<br/>This review examines the current trends in OTC medication use across India, shedding light on consumer behavior, market<br/>dynamics, and regulatory gaps. It also emphasizes the critical public health risks associated with OTC misuse, such as<br/>antimicrobial resistance and adverse drug reactions. Importantly, the article underscores the pivotal role pharmacists can play as<br/>accessible healthcare providers in promoting rational drug use. Through proper counseling, patient education, and regulation<br/>enforcement, pharmacists can act as gatekeepers in curbing misuse and ensuring safe self-medication practices. Strengthening the<br/>regulatory framework, enhancing digital surveillance, and empowering pharmacists are recommended strategies to balance<br/>accessibility with safety in the growing OTC drug landscape. |
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| Subject | <a href=" Over-the-counter medications"> Over-the-counter medications</a> |
| -- | <a href="Self-medication">Self-medication</a> |
| -- | <a href="Pharmacist role">Pharmacist role</a> |
| -- | <a href="Drug misuse">Drug misuse</a> |
| -- | <a href=" Antimicrobial resistance"> Antimicrobial resistance</a> |
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| Personal name | Anil Dhakal |
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| Host Biblionumber | 125267 |
| Host Itemnumber | 114071 |
| Place, publisher, and date of publication | Rajasthan Health Education Bureau |
| Title | Journal of Hospital Pharmacy |
| International Standard Serial Number | 2348-7704 |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | SNDT Juhu | SNDT Juhu | 13/10/2025 | jp946.3 | 13/10/2025 | 13/10/2025 | Journal Article |