Self-medication is the use of non-prescribed medicines by people based on their own initiatives. Self-medication is defined as "obtaining and consuming medication without professional supervision regarding indication, dosage, and duration of treatment" 1. The concept of self-medication exists since ages and it is prevalent throughout the world 2. Self-medication, as one of the elements of self-care, is the selection and use of medicines by individuals to treat self
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