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THE DISPOSAL PRACTICES OF UNUSED AND EXPIRED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AMONG NON-GOVERNMENTAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA


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  • I.J. Omokhapue Action Against Hunger Nigeria Mission (ACF International), Logistics Department, 3 Adamu Ciroma Cresent, off Ebitu Ekiwe Street, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria.
  • O.B. Folorunso Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria; Public Health Pharmacy Research Group, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria.
  • I.A. Suleiman Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria; Public Health Pharmacy Research Group, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria.
Keywords: Knowledge of drug disposal, drug disposal practices, unused and expired medicines, Non-Governmental Healthcare providers

Abstract

The disposal practices of unused and expired medicines have become a worldwide challenge. Due to the state of insecurity in the North Eastern Nigeria, Non-Governmental Healthcare providers provide healthcare services and medication to populations in distress and are also positioned to possess unused and expired health products. The objective of the study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Non-Governmental Healthcare providers working in Borno State Nigeria towards handling unused and expired pharmaceuticals. A cross-sectional research design using questionnaires was employed among all Non-Governmental Healthcare providers registered under the Borno State Agency for Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response (BACSDAHR) and all donor agencies implementing health programmes within the state. A total of 43 respondents participated in the study. About 86.0% showed good knowledge of the environmental impact of improper disposal, 95.5% showed a good attitude on disposal of unused and expired medicine, 62.8% exhibited good practices in the handling of unused and expired medicines. A significant association was found between the profession and the disposal practices of unused and expired medicines. Between 80% to 93% of respondents do not know of the availability of any medicine disposal guideline document in their organization. The staff of Non-Governmental Healthcare providers show good knowledge, good attitude as well as good practices on the disposal of unused and expired medicines. The profession of respondents significantly influenced their disposal practices.


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Published
2024-02-05
How to Cite
Omokhapue, I., Folorunso, O., & Suleiman, I. (2024). THE DISPOSAL PRACTICES OF UNUSED AND EXPIRED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AMONG NON-GOVERNMENTAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA. African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 5(1), 11-22. https://doi.org/10.52417/ajhse.v5i1.426