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'''Self-medication''' is a growing trend reflecting an evolution of various societal factors. The definition of self-medication is closely dependent on the definition of a [[drug]]: the public can not only use [[over-the-counter drugs | over-the-counter (OTC) drugs]], but also so-called natural health remedies, which are not necessarily treated as medications due to their generally different safety profile. | |||
Likewise, although the decision to accept the OTC distribution of a drug depends on several factors (see box), basic considerations must include safety, efficacy and feasability (the person must be able to [[Self-prescribing | self-prescribe]] without undue risk of misdiagnosis). | |||
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Factors promoting and inhibiting the reclassification of drugs to pharmacy status (from: Blenkinsopp & Bradley. (1996) Over the Counter Drugs: Patients, society, and the increase in self medication[1]) Promoters:
Inhibitors:
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Self-medication is a growing trend reflecting an evolution of various societal factors. The definition of self-medication is closely dependent on the definition of a drug: the public can not only use over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, but also so-called natural health remedies, which are not necessarily treated as medications due to their generally different safety profile.
Likewise, although the decision to accept the OTC distribution of a drug depends on several factors (see box), basic considerations must include safety, efficacy and feasability (the person must be able to self-prescribe without undue risk of misdiagnosis).
(in progress)
References
- ↑ Blenkinsopp A, Bradley C (1996). "Patients, society, and the increase in self medication". BMJ 312: 629–32. PMID 8595343.