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[Do the patients medicate themselves correctly?]

S Moral Serrano1, E Aguarón Joven, F M Adán Gil

  • 1Centro de Salud Almozara, Zaragoza.

Atencion Primaria
|March 31, 1994
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Patients frequently self-medicate with common primary care drugs like analgesics and antibiotics, often correctly, especially when previously prescribed. Daily health education is crucial for common pathologies.

Area of Science:

  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Self-medication is a common practice in primary care settings.
  • Understanding the drivers and patterns of self-medication is essential for patient safety and effective healthcare.
  • Previous prescriptions significantly influence current medication use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common pathologies leading to self-medication.
  • To determine frequently used drug classes and acquisition methods.
  • To assess the correctness of self-medication practices.

Main Methods:

  • An observational crossover study was conducted in an urban health center.
  • 396 patients requesting or already using medication were randomly selected.

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  • Data collection focused on medication use, pathologies, and prescription history.

    • Main Results:

    • 76% of patients were already taking medication upon attendance.
    • Analgesics (32.6%), antibiotics (19.9%), and antiflu drugs (17.6%) were most common.
    • Self-medication was correct in 75.5% of cases, with lower correctness for antibiotics and vitamins.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients generally use common primary care medications correctly, particularly those previously prescribed.
    • The study highlights the need for consistent health education with each prescription.
    • Targeted education for prevalent pathologies like respiratory conditions is recommended.