Prevalence and Factors Associated With the Informal Market for Medicines in Benin: A Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study

Informal medicine use remains prevalent in Benin and is significantly driven by lack of awareness, exposure to malaria or pains, self-medication, frequent purchases, irregular medicine availability, and infrequent pharmacies use. Addressing this issue requires strategic interventions such as raising public awareness and improving availability and access to quality medicines through authorized facilities.