Prescription and over-the-counter drug misuse among female students at a Saudi university

Over-the-Counter Medicine Attitudes and Knowledge among University and College Students in Brunei Darussalam: Findings from the First National Survey

“…Globally, inappropriate self-medication with OTC medicines has increased and is recognized as a public concern [ 7 ]. Misuse of various painkillers, vitamins, and sedatives have been reported among university students, and OTC drug misuse has become more popular among young adults [ 8 , 9 ]. Once these young people become older, they are responsible for making independent choices on obtaining and taking medication for their well-being [ 10 ].…”

Suspected inappropriate use of prescription and non-prescription drugs among requesting customers: A Saudi community pharmacists’ perspective

“…Studies from United States and Taiwan have reported the abuse of diphenhydramine ( Chen et al, 2014 , Dinndorf et al, 1998 , Saran et al, 2017 ). In Saudi Arabia, diphenhydramine was reported to be one of the most frequently misused drug among female university students ( Dabbagh et al, 2021 ). Among cough medications, a product containing pseudoephedrine in combination with codeine and triprolidine was reported to be the most frequently misused in Palestine ( Sweileh et al, 2004 ).…”

“…There have been studies conducted in Saudi Arabia which explored the prevalence of inappropriate and dependent use of prescription and/or OTC medications among students and public. A study conducted among female students attending a Saudi university reported high prevalence of OTC and prescription drug misuse with tramadol being reported as the drug of choice for abuse among health and non-health college students ( Dabbagh et al, 2021 ). A recent Saudi study reported high prevalence of sedative misuse among university students ( Fadhel, 2022 ).…”

Evaluation of clinical knowledge of drugs causing addiction and associated social determinants among male pharmacy and nursing students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – A Cross-Sectional study

“…As the use of drugs for non-medical or mind-altering purposes has become more prevalent in daily life, it has gotten worse and worsened psychological problems( Mobrad et al, 2020 , Pates and MCBRIDE, A. J., LI, S., & RAMADAN, R. , 2002 ). An earlier study from Saudi Arabia indicated that young people frequently use psychoactive substances( Al-Musa and Al-Montashri, 2016 , Dabbagh et al, 2021 ). Cannabis, amphetamine, and central nervous system stimulants were reportedly the most often discovered narcotics( Al-Musa and Al-Montashri, 2016 , Dabbagh et al, 2021 ).…”