Self ‐medication in pain management: the state of the art of pharmacists' role for optimal Over‐The‐Counter analgesic use

ConclusionsConsidering the heterogeneity of patients' knowledge and behaviour reported worldwide, inappropriate use of OTC pain medication should not be underestimated. Community pharmacists are ideally placed to guide self ‐medication or recommend a medical advice when needed. Embedding pharmacists in primary care pain management is essential and pharmacist‐led medication coupled with an appropriate training of pharmacy staffs should be encouraged.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: European Journal of Pain - July 25, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: S. Perrot, J. Citt ée, P. Louis, B. Quentin, C. Robert, J.Y. Milon, H. Bismut, A. Baumelou Tags: Review Article Source Type: research