Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacists toward over-the-counter medication use in Iraq: a nationwide cross-sectional study
Iraqi pharmacists demonstrate generally strong awareness and proactive attitudes toward OTC medication use. Nonetheless, gaps remain in adverse reaction reporting and drug interaction recognition. Implementing standardized continuing education and structured OTC safety training could enhance practice consistency and promote safer self-medication behaviors nationwide.
Authors
- Mohamed Abdelrahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5798-9671)
- Hasanain Kamil Hasan Owadh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0547-622X)
- Aysam M. Fayed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9232-0500)
- Ghadah Ali Al-Oudah
- Mohammed D. Al-Rekabi
Institutions
- University of Alkafeel (IQ)
- Alsalam University College (IQ)
- University of Sadat City (EG)
- Badr University in Cairo (EG)
- Helwan University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Published
- 2025-12-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1669176
- Primary Topic
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00