Objectives To assess the risk of new-onset or worsening hyperglycaemia, hypertension,
weight gain and hyperlipidaemia with systemic corticosteroid therapy (CST) as reported in …

This study examines the relationship between community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes
to information provision and self-reported counselling behaviours in relation to topical …

Background Nearly 1% of the population is currently treated with long-term corticosteroid
therapy. When corticosteroids are introduced, information concerning potential adverse …

Background Inappropriate use of glucocorticoids in primary care institutions is serious. It not
only causes economic burden, but leads to many adverse reactions. The purpose of this …

Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are commonly prescribed for acute, self‐limited conditions,
despite studies demonstrating toxicity. Studies evaluating longitudinal OCS prescribing in …

Background: Topical corticosteroids (TCs) are available both as over-the-counter drugs and
prescription medicines at pharmacies. Although they are generally safe drugs, inappropriate …

Topical corticosteroids (TCs) misuse has become a common issue for healthcare
professionals and patients, particularly in Pakistan, as no stringent laws or rules are …

Relevance to Patient Care and Clinical Practice: Corticosteroids are among the most
prescribed medications, particularly during the COVID-19 era. The literature has clearly …

Background: Misuse of prescription drugs is a major public health problem in India and
developing countries. Emerging evidence indicates that glucocorticoids are a class of drugs …

Despite systemic glucocorticoids are widely used, risk factors for most of their adverse
events and patients' beliefs about the drug are poorly known. An online survey was …