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Prescription-only medicine requests by clients: Insights from community pharmacies

2025Open accessGombe State University

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Background: < 0.05 (95 % CI). Results: = 0.01) were significantly associated with perception of medication-seeking behavior. The most commonly requested medicine was artemether and lumefantrine, accounting for 12.3 % of prescriptions. Most respondents agreed that consultation with a registered medical practitioner for any health concern is necessary. Conclusion: The prevalence of prescription-only medicine requests by clients seeking healthcare from community pharmacies was relatively high. Artemether/lumefantrine and amoxicillin/clavulanate were the most sought medicines. Strengthen national prescribing policies by granting pharmacists structured prescribing authority, thereby promoting accountability and the rational use of medicines.

Research topics

  • Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Medication Adherence and Compliance

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DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2025.100689

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