Category: Primary Care

Simulated client study on the dispensing practices for narcotic and psychotropic medications in community drug outlets in Ethiopia

Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Minichil Chanie Worku, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm, Aschalew Mulatu Tefera, Ayelign Eshete Fitgu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Muluken Adela Alemu, Rahel Belete Abebe, Kale Gubae, Abraham Teym

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Original Research

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This study aimed to assess the extent and factors of non-prescription dispensing of narcotic and psychotropic medications at community drug retail outlets in Ethiopia.

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Primary hyperhidrosis: an updated review

Mahan Maazi, Alexander KC Leung, Joseph M Lam

Article Type

Review

Published

This narrative review provides an updated overview of primary hyperhidrosis, with a focus on epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches and current management strategies, particularly highlighting pharmacological and procedural treatment options.

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Pharmacovigilance monitoring and treatment adherence in patients on antihypertensive drugs at a tertiary care centre

Pooja Agrawal, Shilpa Patrick, Meenu Thomas, Dhyuti Gupta, Prithpal Singh Matreja, Preeti Singh, Shaneela Zafar

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Original Research

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This study aims to evaluate medication adherence in patients with hypertension through the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) and to observe any adverse drug reaction leading to non-adherence of medications.

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