Facilitators and Barriers to Prescription Medication Sharing: A Qualitative Study from the Public’s Perspective in Saudi Arabia
This study provides the first qualitative insight into PMS in Saudi Arabia, highlighting how cultural norms, family dynamics, and healthcare system factors shape this behavior. The findings underscore the need for culturally informed policies and public health strategies to reduce risks and promote safe medication practices. Pharmacist-led counselling and community-based campaigns focused on safe medication use and proper disposal can further support safer medication practices and reduce the risks associated with PMS.
Authors
- Basmah Alfageh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3051-9017)
- Z Aljuzair
- Mohd Alsaleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8614-1722)
- Marwan Alrasheed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8504-3779)
- Yaqeen Aldaqdouq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2770-5232)
- Faten Alhomoud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6638-1390)
- Mona Almanasef (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4278-8364)
- Mohra Aladwani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7777-0930)
- K Alhaddad
- Farah Kais Alhomoud
Institutions
- Taif University (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Kuwait University (KW)
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (SA)
- King Khalid University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug Healthcare and Patient Safety
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/dhps.s553530
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00