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Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Public Health
  • Health Behavior

Background:

  • Medication safety is paramount for patient well-being.
  • Factors like improper storage, expired drugs, and self-medication compromise drug safety.
  • These issues can lead to severe health consequences, including fatalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common medication errors and pharmaceutical malpractices.
  • To correlate these practices with cultural, gender, and educational factors.
  • To raise awareness and provide guidelines for safe and correct drug use.

Main Methods:

  • Random distribution of 200 questionnaires in Saudi Arabia and India.
  • Statistical analysis of collected data.

Main Results:

  • Significant percentages of participants exhibited inappropriate pharmaceutical use.
  • Causes included carelessness, lack of awareness, and intentional errors.
  • Active healthcare professional involvement is crucial for preventing drug misuse.

Conclusions:

  • Increased public awareness regarding self-medication, expiration dates, labeling, and storage is vital.
  • Minimizing adverse drug events requires addressing common pharmaceutical malpractices.
  • Educational initiatives can significantly improve medication safety and potentially save lives.