Abuse and misuse of prescription and nonprescription drugs sold in community pharmacies in Jordan.
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..
Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. ablasoul@yahoo.com
Abla
A
Albsoul-Younes
Mayyada
M
Wazaify
Al-Motassem
AM
Yousef
Linda
L
Tahaineh
D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007597:Jordan; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D010594:Pharmacies / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055553:Prescription Drugs; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D055553:Prescription Drugs