Self-medication in Central Saudi Arabia

2015100 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Ghadah Asaad Assiri · King Saud University

Mansour Adam Mahmoud · King Saud University

Michael D. Murray · Purdue University West Lafayette

Abstract

Irresponsible self-medication is common in Saudi Arabia. Future studies should focus on improving the consumers' awareness of self-medication and the proper use of medications.

Topics & Keywords

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Respiratory and Cough-Related Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Saudi Medical Journal

Volume 36, Issue 3, pp. 328-334

DOI: 10.15537/smj.2015.3.10523

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