A descriptive study to assess the pattern of utilization and knowledge regarding storage, reuse and disposal of medicines available at home among adults visiting a tertiary care hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Abstract

Background and objectives
The aim of the present study was to understand the utilization pattern of medicines available at homes of patients. We also assessed their knowledge regarding appropriate storage, reuse of unused medicines, and proper disposal of unused and/or expired medicines and self-medication and/or self- discontinuation of medicines.