Simulated client study on the dispensing practices for narcotic and psychotropic medications in community drug outlets in Ethiopia

Background: Dispensing prescription-only medications without a valid prescription poses significant public health risks, including inappropriate drug use, adverse drug reactions and medication dependence. Narcotics and psychotropic drugs are particularly vulnerable to misuse. Despite this, limited d...

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Published in:	Drugs in Context
Main Authors:	Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Minichil Chanie Worku, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm, Aschalew Mulatu Tefera, Ayelign Eshete Fitgu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Muluken Adela Alemu, Rahel Belete Abebe, Kale Gubae, Abraham Teym
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BioExcel Publishing Ltd 2025-07-01
Subjects:	community pharmacies narcotic drugs non-prescription dispensing psychotropic medications simulated client method
Online Access:	https://www.drugsincontext.com/simulated-client-study-on-the-dispensing-practices-for-narcotic-and-psychotropic-medications-in-community-drug-outlets-in-ethiopia/