| Utilisation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through community pharmacies in Malaysia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16425656 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study was conducted to evaluate the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by consumers who obtained these drugs from community pharmacies. Factors that influenced community pharmacists in their choice of NSAIDs were also determined. Personal interviews were conducted on consumers who visited the 25 participating community pharmacies throughout Malaysia. Of the 389 respondents, 49% requested for an NSAID by name, 42% asked the pharmacist to recommend a medication and 9% had a doctor's prescription. NSAIDs were mainly purchased for joint/shoulder pain and the most commonly dispensed was diclofenac. Elderly respondents were more likely to be dispensed a selective COX-2 inhibitor than those below 60. NSAIDs were recommended based mainly on the pharmacist's perception of their efficacy, cost and safety. Community pharmacists play an important role in assisting patients in choosing the most appropriate NSAID for their health problems. |
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Authors:
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S S Chua; T Paraidathathu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Asia-Pacific journal of public health / Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Volume: 17 ISSN: 1010-5395 ISO Abbreviation: Asia Pac J Public Health Publication Date: 2005 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-01-23 Completed Date: 2006-02-14 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8708538 Medline TA: Asia Pac J Public Health Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 117-23 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. chuass@um.edu.my |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use* Child Choice Behavior Community Pharmacy Services* Female Humans Interviews as Topic Malaysia Male Middle Aged |
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal |
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