From prescription patterns to drug safety: a closer look at non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics in outpatient pharmacy

The study examines NSAID prescribing trends and emphasizes the potential for drug-related issues, particularly in light of polypharmacy, which calls for careful monitoring and prescribing practices. Healthcare providers should routinely conduct medication reviews and team up with clinical pharmacists to ensure rational NSAID use, reduce drug interactions, and enhance patient safety by thus mitigating this risks.