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PRESCRIBING PATTERNS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF ANALGESICS AMONG COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Background: Analgesics are frequently used to manage pain, and community pharmacists play a crucial role in prescribing these medications. However, inappropriate prescribing patterns and inadequate pharmacological knowledge of analgesics among pharmacists can lead to adverse health outcomes and increase healthcare costs. Aim: Eevaluating the prescribing patterns and pharmacological knowledge of analgesics among community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia. The study also seeks to identify any potential areas of deficiency in the knowledge or practices of community pharmacists regarding the safe and effective use of analgesics. Ultimately, to enhance the quality of care provided to patients who require analgesic therapy, by addressing any gaps in the knowledge or practices of community pharmacists. Method: In November 2022, a study was conducted in Jeddah to investigate the prescribing skills and level of pharmacological knowledge of analgesics among community pharmacists. The research design used for this study was cross-sectional. Results: One hundred thirty fours community pharmacists responded to the survey. Most participants were male, 31 years old or above, with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Most of the community pharmacists were aware of the correct use, side effects or complications, contraindications, safe dosage, and reaction mechanism of analgesics. The community pharmacists obtained a favorable mean knowledge score (> 50%) of analgesic drugs. Conclusion: Community pharmacists reported correct prescribing patterns and adequate pharmacological knowledge. However, when pharmacists have little community experience their analgesic drug knowledge tends to be weaker, but it becomes stronger after 5 years.

DOI

10.21608/bfsa.2023.301293

Keywords

pharmacist, Pharmacology, Practice, analgesics, Knowledge

Authors

First Name

Nasser

Last Name

Alorfi

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Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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nmorfi@uqu.edu.sa

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0000000206367685

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46

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1

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41495

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2023-06-01

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2023-03-10

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2023-06-01

Page Start

647

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657

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1110-0052

Online ISSN

3009-7703

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Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut University

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PRESCRIBING PATTERNS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF ANALGESICS AMONG COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

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25 Dec 2024