Community pharmacists preparedness to control OTC medication abuse in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional survey-based study

Most community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia are aware of OTC medication abuse. Establishment of clear policies and guidelines regarding purchasing limits and monitoring practices is urgently needed.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2026-01-08
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1723181
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Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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Community pharmacists preparedness to control OTC medication abuse in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional survey-based study

Mona Y. Alsheikh, Ahmed Ibrahim Fathelrahman
Frontiers in Public Health
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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Community pharmacists preparedness to control OTC medication abuse in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional survey-based study

Mona Y. Alsheikh, Ahmed Ibrahim Fathelrahman
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Abstract

Most community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia are aware of OTC medication abuse. Establishment of clear policies and guidelines regarding purchasing limits and monitoring practices is urgently needed.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Taif University (SA), King Abdulaziz University (SA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 96%
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
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Community pharmacists preparedness to control OTC medication abuse in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional survey-based study — Mona Y. Alsheikh, Ahmed Ibrahim Fathelrahman · Frontiers in Public Health (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS