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Abstract

Self-medication is a widespread healthcare practice where individuals diagnose, treat, and manage their health conditions without consulting a healthcare doctor. OTC also known as over-the-counter includes the medicine one can legally buy without a prescription. Currently, self–medication and improper dosing are increasing in our community. In dissenting, in other foreign countries government agencies guide the proper utilization of medications to be sold. They aim to safeguard public well-being. OTC medications are associated with potential harm. To reduce this in people we started an awareness program by conducting a survey on self-medication and OTC medicines. We considered 300 samples from Maharashtra a state in India, Feedbacks were collected in the form of a questionnaire. The subjects were studied on various parameters. The data was analyzed and proper interpretations were deduced. This research provides a broad understanding of self-medication, and its risks, to public health. The practice also extends to chronic conditions, mental issues, etc. In conclusion, self-medication is a complex phenomenon of benefits and risks.

Keywords

Self-medications, OTC, Risk factors, Public health

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Shreeya Kulkarni
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DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY -MODERN COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, GANESHKHIND, PUN,E MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

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Vaishnavi Dighe
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DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY -MODERN COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, GANESHKHIND, PUN,E MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

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Mangalampalli Lakshmi Harshitha
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DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY -MODERN COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, GANESHKHIND, PUN,E MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Shreeya Bhaskar Kulkarni, Vaishnavi Dighe, Rhutuja Deo, Mangalampalli Lakshmi Harshitha, The Prevalence Of Self-Medication And Otc Medicine In Our Community, Int. J. in Pharm. Sci., 2023, Vol 1, Issue 11, 552-558. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10210108

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