EC Pharmacology and Toxicology

Over-the-counter medicines or medicines sold without a prescription may be sold, in addition to drug stores, pharmacies, in chain stores or department stores and in other commercial establishments that comply with the Good Supply Practices issued by the Ministry of Social Protection” [1].

That is why medicines are currently sold in stores, which is why it is necessary to know the acquisition of these drugs to know if the pharmaceutical products meet the conditions of quality and safety, and also to identify if they may be counterfeit or adulterated medicines; because today there are many medicines sold inappropriately.

This article aims to know the impact that the sale of pharmaceutical products in stores has on the population, and the traceability until they reach the consumer.

Finding that the sale of medicines in stores is concurrent can have an impact on the consumer if good practice is not followed in the acquisition, storage and dispensing.

 Keywords: Stores; Acquisition; Marketing; Medicine; Quality; Safety; Adulteration; Counterfeiting; Illegal Trade

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