ArticleBioMed research international2020
Prevalence and Practice of Unused and Expired Medicine-A Community-Based Study among Saudi Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Abstract
purposeThe objective of the current study was to determine the prevalence and practice of unused and expired medicine among Saudi adults.
resultsA total of 337 questionnaires were obtained during the study period. The majority of respondents were university graduates
conclusionThe study revealed a high prevalence of unused medications among Saudi community. However, the disposable practice among the Saudi community was inadequate. Increasing awareness through education programs about proper disposable guidelines is necessary for controlling the medication wastage.
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