RISCO PARA A SAÚDE ACARRETADOS PELA AUTOMEDICAÇÃO E O PAPEL DO FARMACÊUTICO PARA UMA DISPENSAÇÃO SEGURA

Abstract

This document presents the planning and development of a course conclusion work that consists of describing, informing and providing guidance on the risks present in the practice of self-medication and the role of the pharmacist in safe dispensing. Self-medication, in short, consists of the practice of ingesting any medication without guidance or prescription from a professional qualified to prescribe. There are several factors that contribute to self-medication, from a precarious healthcare system to the influence of the media sponsored by the capitalist system. There is a consensus among doctors and pharmacists that the consumption of medicines without any medical advice causes more harm than good. This practice causes various harm to health, such as intoxication, allergic reactions, masking of more serious illnesses and even death. Therefore, this article aims to explore the health risks posed by self-medication, as well as highlighting the essential role of the pharmacist in the safe dispensing of medicines. Strategies and approaches that can be adopted to promote a culture of self-medication will be discussed.