| Autor: |
Ali, Mohammad D., Al Mubarak, Fatimah E., Ghosn, Sherihan A., Ahmad, Ayaz, Alhussini, Sara H., Almozien, Sara F., Alowaywi, Ghadeer A., Albeladi, Banin H. |
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Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences; Jul-Sep2023, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p152-157, 6p |
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Objectives: This study was done to evaluate the knowledge of community pharmacists--working in Saudi Arabia--regarding over-the-counter opioid-related and opioid-containing medications. Materials and Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire that was distributed through social media and taken to the community pharmacists in person. A total of 101 responders were reached in a period of around 3 weeks. Results: Most of the pharmacists working in community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia are non-Saudi (85.15%), males (88.12%), and the majority are holders of bachelor's degrees (85.15%). More than half of the participants spend a considerably sufficient time with the patient 6-10 minutes (60.4%). The availability of a private counseling room in community pharmacies is significantly low (21.78%). Only (69.41%) of participants always counsel the patient before dispensing opioid-related medications. Most of the participants (84.76%) believe that all over-the-counter opioid-related and opioid-containing medications should be restricted to avoid drug abuse. Conclusion: A little neglect from pharmacists' side regarding dispensing such medications was observed; thus, there is a significant need to raise their awareness regarding over-the-counter opioid abuse. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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