Dania Aijaz Shah.
The self-medication epidemic: the prevailing use and abuse of non-prescription medications in developing countries like pakistan.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;63(12):1574-1574.

Madam, self care, being a widespread phenomenon, is practiced depending on cultural and societal norms. List of things used range from traditional herbal remedies to prescription based medication. Being an inexpensive alternative to visiting a healthcare facility, responsible self-medication is encouraged by the World Health Organization (WHO) to treat minor illnesses.1 It is recognised as beneficial for patients and governments if practiced judiciously and sensibly to treat common medical conditions.1 However, excessive and unchecked dispensation of non-prescription drugs by pharmacies and their widespread use exposes the public to adverse reactions2 - an escalating crisis in developing countries that needs to be addressed without delay.

PakMediNet -Pakistan's largest Database of Pakistani Medical Journals - http://www.pakmedinet.com