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An exploratory study on medications in Qatar homes.

N Kheir1, Ms El Hajj, K Wilbur

  • 1College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.

Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety
|January 27, 2012
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Improper drug storage and disposal in Qatar homes pose public health and environmental risks. Most people store medications insecurely and discard them improperly, highlighting a need for greater public awareness and pharmacist involvement.

Keywords:
Qatardisposalhomemedicationstorage

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Published on: January 11, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Drug therapy is a primary intervention but improper use, storage, and disposal can cause harm.
  • Inappropriate medication management impacts public safety, the environment, and healthcare services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize home medication storage and disposal practices in Qatar.
  • To identify public information sources regarding medication use.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional exploratory study utilizing a systematic sampling method from Qatar's telephone directory.
  • Data collected via interviews with consenting participants using a pretested survey instrument.

Main Results:

  • 49 homes surveyed; most lacked dedicated medication storage.
  • Common storage locations included bedrooms, fridges, and kitchens; analgesics, antihistamines, and respiratory medications were most frequent.
  • Unwanted medicines were primarily disposed of in trash; 15% deviated from prescribed dosages, and prescription sharing occurred. Doctors were the main information source.

Conclusions:

  • Home medication storage and disposal practices in Qatar raise significant public health and environmental concerns.
  • Lack of routine return of unwanted medicines to pharmacies risks environmental contamination.
  • Increased societal awareness regarding safe medication handling, storage, and the pharmacist's role is crucial.