Publication: Values of leftover drugs in households: preliminary study in 5 major Thai cities
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2013
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eng
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2286-6493
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Mahidol University
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Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy
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Journal of Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy. Vol.2, (2013), 235-242.
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Cha-oncin Sooksriwong, Chanchai Jarupas, Dujrudee Chinawong, Sakon Supakul, Chanutta Ploylermsang, Korn Sornlumlertwanich, Sunchai Janto Values of leftover drugs in households: preliminary study in 5 major Thai cities. Journal of Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy. Vol.2, (2013), 235-242.. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/62518
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Values of leftover drugs in households: preliminary study in 5 major Thai cities
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An investigation on items, types, sources and values of drugs found in households distributed in 5 major cities in 4 regions of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai,Khon Kaen, Mahasarakham and Songkla. A structured questionaire was developed for use while
surveying 357 households during January and March 2011. Sixty-six percent of the total drugs were routinely used while 25% being in-home storage and 9% being rarely or unused. The majority of the drugs was obtained from public hospitals (64%) or private hospitals (8%) or drug stores (23%)that were paid under reimbursable schemes. The highest cost among the routine drug group was dyslipidaemic drugs (36%), whereas that among the in-home storage drugs being antacids (28%) and that among the unused drugs being NSAIDs (22%). Expired and deteriorated drugs were found to be 3.7 and 2.0%, respectively. Thus, minimal household
storage of drugs may reduce drug waste, minimize national drug expenses and avoid hazards due to deteriorated drugs.