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Journal : Berita Kedokteran Masyarakat

Nonprescription antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review Karolina, Sinta; Sulistiadi, Wahyu
BKM Public Health and Community Medicine Vol 39 No 02 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/bkm.v39i02.6901

Abstract

Purpose: Restrictions on mobility, confusion of information, and the lack of scientific evidence related to the treatment of COVID-19 have implications for the emergence of self-medication behavior in the community, especially the use of antimicrobials without a prescription. This study aims to describe the pattern of non-prescription antimicrobial use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A systematic review was conducted on articles published between 2020-2022 from 3 databases: Embase, Scopus, and Science Direct, examining the use of over-the-counter antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: 13 relevant studies reviewed usage patterns, including self-medication behavior and antimicrobial dispensing practices without a prescription. Conclusion: The panic during the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the over-the-counter use of antimicrobials without a prescription, both as an effort to prevent and reduce symptoms. The role of community pharmacists and the government is urgently needed to overcome this.
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