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September 10, 2025PharmacyOpen Access

Self-Medication: Attitudes and Behaviors Among Pharmacy and Medical Students

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GJGeorge JîtcăUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu MureșCRCarmen-Maria RuszUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu MureșMBMădălina-Georgiana BuțUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey explores self-medication behavior among healthcare students, highlighting educational gaps.

Key Points

  • Over 50% of healthcare students practice self-medication at least monthly, signifying prevalent behavior patterns.
  • The most frequently used substances include analgesics and dietary supplements, pointing to common misuse.
  • Students show low confidence in counseling patients on self-medication, with only 8% feeling very confident.
  • There is a demand for educational modules on self-medication, with over 70% of students supporting curriculum enhancements.

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Jîtcă et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c189e79b7b07f3a0613e82https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy13050127
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