Public Awareness Regarding Household Drug Storage, Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Abir ElghazalyGhada Ben SalahNada IbrahimSaud AlsahaliAdel WidyanGhaida AltheyabHeba AlKhelaiwiSara Al MohammdiPublished in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2023)
The majority of participants stored drugs in the home refrigerator or other easily accessible places, which may lead to toxicity or health risks, particularly for children. Therefore, population education and awareness programs should be implemented to raise awareness about the consequences of drug storage conditions in terms of the stability, efficacy, and safety of medications.