Prevalence of using non prescribed medications in economically deprived rural population of Pakistan

Conclusion: The self medication among rural dwellers of Karachi is high . As a result, urgent steps must be taken to initiate the awareness and educational programs regarding potential risks of self medication. Secondly, strict measures must be introduced to stop supply of prescription drugs from pharmacies without prescription. Thirdly, provision of cost effective treatment from public sector hospitals to rural population can help to reduce self medication among rural population of Pakistan.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research