Self-Medication: a Major Problem Worldwide that Could be Prevented - Crimson Publishers

Self-Medication: a Major Problem Worldwide that Could be Prevented by Maria Amparo López Ruiz* in Developments in Clinical & Medical Pathology

The use of medications without medical consultation is referred as self-medication. These medications are often called ‘nonprescription’ or ‘over the counter’ (OTC) and are available without a doctor’s prescription through pharmacies or are also available in supermarkets and other outlets. So, self-medication is an increasingly frequent phenomenon worldwide that is considered a public health problem. 

https://crimsonpublishers.com/dcmp/fulltext/DCMP.000508.php