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Over-the-Counter Drugs: Misuse and Safety Implications

Alejandro Borrego-Ruiz

Food and Drug Safety · 17-41 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.780

Although over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are regarded as relatively safe and effective for self-treatment, their growing prevalence and accessibility raise concerns about misuse, addiction, and adverse health consequences. This narrative review provides a current overview of OTC drugs with misuse potential and their associated safe