Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health (Feb 2024)
A descriptive study to assess the pattern of utilization and knowledge regarding storage, reuse and disposal of medicines available at home among adults visiting a tertiary care hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Abstract
Background and objectives The aim of the present study was to understand the utilization pattern of medicines available at homes of patients. We also assessed their knowledge regarding appropriate storage, reuse of unused medicines, and proper disposal of unused and/or expired medicines and self-medication and/or self- discontinuation of medicines.
