Prevalence, sources and purpose of self-prescribed non-opioid analgesic among health professionals in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria: a cause for concern
Background. Self-medication is defined as the use of medicines without a doctor’s prescription. The non-opioid analgesics (NOAs) constitute one of the most commonly self-prescribed drugs globally. This study aims to determine the prevalence of NOAs self-medication, and also explore the purpose and s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018-03-01
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| Series: | Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cipms-2018-0003 |