Self-medication is defined as the selection and use of medicines by individuals (or a
member of the individuals' family) to treat self-recognized or self-diagnosed conditions or …

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used
medications worldwide and have analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties …

Background The risks associated with over-the-counter medication are often underestimated
by consumers. The incorrect use of certain medications can lead to significant patient harm …

Background Despite the public health relevance of analgesic use, large-scale studies on
this topic in Germany are lacking. This study describes the prevalence, trends, associations …

Polypharmacy can be defined as the concurrent use of many different drugs. Polypharmacy
can also be defined as the excessive use of drugs, for example the use of a number of drugs …

Purpose To quantify drug‐related problems (DRPs) in self‐medication (over‐the‐counter
[OTC] drug use) identified by community pharmacists (CPs) in Germany at the time the drug …

Background The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with
serious adverse drug events (ADEs). Aim To determine the prevalence of over-the-counter …

Objectives Over-the-counter (OTC) pharmacy medicines are considered relatively safe in
contrast to prescribed and illicit substances, but their abuse and addiction potential is …

Background Risks associated with polypharmacy and drug–drug interactions represent a
challenge in drug treatment, especially in older adults. The aim of the present study was to …

Background Analgesics are among the most commonly consumed drugs by the world
populations. Within the broader context of self-medication, pain relief occupies a prominent …