Ali, I., Ahmad, J., Khan, A. U., Khan, T. M., Khan, J. and Ul-Haq, Z. (2016) Self-medication and non-adherence with antibiotics: the current situation in Pakistan. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 46(1), pp. 34-37. (doi: 10.1002/jppr.1153)
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Abstract
Healthcare reforms in Pakistan have increased the direct accessibility of medicines to the public through sales in pharmacy outlets. Many medicines are being dispensed without any prescription. This style of medicine distribution practice has been linked with irrational use of medicines and non‐compliance with medicines regulations. This discussion highlights the issues of self‐medication and non‐adherence to regulations with antibiotics that arise as a result of unregulated supply of these important medicines, and provides recommendations for ways in which these problems might be approached.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Ul Haq, Dr Zia |
Authors: | Ali, I., Ahmad, J., Khan, A. U., Khan, T. M., Khan, J., and Ul-Haq, Z. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences |
Journal Name: | Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research |
Publisher: | Wiley |
ISSN: | 1445-937X |
ISSN (Online): | 2055-2335 |
Published Online: | 12 April 2016 |
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