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A mixed-methods systematic review of the prevalence, reasons, associated harms and risk-reduction interventions of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines misuse, abuse and dependence in adults

BACKGROUND: Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are typically safe. However, there is evidence that OTC medicines can sometimes cause harm as a result of their misuse, abuse and dependence. AIM OF THE REVIEW: To review the literature on OTC medicines misuse, abuse and dependence in adults and identify...

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Autores principales: Algarni, Mohammad, Hadi, Muhammad Abdul, Yahyouche, Asma, Mahmood, Sajid, Jalal, Zahraa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8439034/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34517925
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00350-7