Over-the-counter drugs and self-medication

Abstract

The incidence of self-medication among the population of Novgorod region has been investigated. 100 persons have been offered to answer a questionnaire. 69% of the population are engaged in self-medication. It is necessary to inform persons when providing them with over-the-counter drugs, to warn against the unjustified using of remedies, to increase the efficacy of self-medication.