Extent of cardiovascular medications dispensing practice  without a prescription: Self-reported and simulated patient-based study at community pharmacies in Northwest Ethiopia

ConclusionA significant proportion of CDROs dispensed cardiovascular medications without a prescription. The findings highlight the disparity between self-reported and actual CDRO practices. Additionally, nearly all of the CDROs approached made it simple to obtain cardiovascular medications. Stakeholders could adherently follow the CDROs ’ practices to improve their proper dispensing procedures.
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice - Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research