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Revista de la OFIL

versão On-line ISSN 1699-714Xversão impressa ISSN 1131-9429

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MOTA, K de Faria et al. Over the counter (OTC) drugs: the pharmacist can prescribe, but do they know what they are?. Rev. OFIL·ILAPHAR [online]. 2020, vol.30, n.1, pp.52-55.  Epub 18-Jan-2021. ISSN 1699-714X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1699-714x20200001000013.

Introduction:

Over the counter drugs (OTC) represent a significant market share in the global and Brazilian pharmaceutical market and are important in the management of minor ailments and to responsible self-medication through the pharmacist's clinical performance. Thus, the main of this research was to identify the OTC most commonly dispensed in community pharmacies in the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte, as well as the knowledge profile of pharmacists regarding the legal categorization of this class of drugs.

Methods:

A descriptive study with pharmacists in charge of community pharmacies in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte-MG (n=1,624, October through December 2017) were realized. The invitations to participate were made via e-mail. Data collection was performed using a questionnaire available on the Google Docs® platform, where pharmacists were asked to list the five OTC most dispensed by them in the last 12 months.

Results:

Responses were obtained from 108 pharmacists. The most dispensed OCT are drugs or combinations of drugs with analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, 35.2% of pharmacists listed at least one non-OTC drug. Of the 468 medicines mentioned, 54 represented medicines under medical prescription.

Conclusion:

The data indicate a gap in the knowledge of these pharmacists regarding the legal categorization of drugs, which may have legal implications and negative clinical results. In this sense, it is essential to develop strategies, through improvements and education, aiming to supply problems of knowledge and professional conduct.

Palavras-chave : Nonprescription drugs; evidence based practice; products commerce; community pharmacy services; drug utilization.

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