Abstract

UNDERSTANDING THE USE OF PRESCRIPTION AND OTC DRUGS IN OBTAINING ILLICIT HIGHS AND THE PHARMACIST ROLE IN PREVENTING ABUSE

Mane S. P.*, Wasmate D. and Bawge S.

ABSTRACT

Self-care and self-treatment strategies are an integral part of any health care Programs. The use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is part of the self-medication process. The popularity of OTC medications among patients may increase OTC abuse Medicines. As pharmacists become as accessible as they are, they often become the first line of patients, and have the opportunity to educate and advise patients about appropriate OTC. Drug use. The presence of a pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of OTC drugs. Pharmacists can contact other health care providers for the management of self-care procedures Patients. However, the pharmacist has traditionally been used sparingly in this role. This article provides A brief review of OTC antidepressant drugs and the impact of self-medication on OTC Drug abuse. This review goes on to describe the barriers that pharmacists face in the misuse of OTC medications, given the growing potential for switching prescription drugs to OTC recently. Years. In addition, the power of the drug class available after purchase to improve the patient-pharmacist Negotiated. The current review supports the positive role played by pharmacists in OTC drug abuse management. This review adds to the knowledge base of barriers Facing the pharmacist to prevent OTC drug abuse while developing appropriate intervention strategies. By increasing the role of pharmacists, misuse of OTC drugs may be controlled More effectively, thus providing better management of patient medication and outcomes.

Keywords: Drug abuse; Prescription drug misuse; Over-the-counter drug abuse; novel.