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Demand of COVID-19 medicines without prescription among community pharmacies in Jodhpur, India: Findings and implications
- Source :
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 11, Iss 2, Pp 503-511 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022.
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Abstract
- Background: COVID-19 pandemic led to increased self-medication of antimicrobials, vitamins, and immune boosters among the common people and consuming without prescription can lead to adverse consequences including antimicrobial resistance. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on community pharmacies in Jodhpur, India. They were inquired regarding the prescription and increased sales (75% increase in vitamin C sales. Conclusion: There was an increase in the demand for COVID-19 medications without prescription. This study was unable to detect a significant increase in sales of antimicrobials, which is encouraging.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22494863
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.38f6062625dc4ff78c6721c27c3bac41
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1250_21