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Maryam Alfa-Wali1, Idris Mohammed, Haruna Yusuph
1Doctor, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Abstract:
Discussions about global health issues related to drugs usually concentrate on affordability and availability, with limited consideration of other precipitating factors associated with distribution inequalities and efficacy in low-income countries. Inappropriate prescribing has a significant public health impact ranging from ineffective treatment of disease, drug resistance and potential harm to patients. We report on the problems associated with unsuitable prescribing of medication in an African setting.
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