Automedicação e uso racional de medicamentos: A orientação farmacêutica como instrumento de Segurança do paciente

Keyla Liana Bezerra Machado

doi:10.70430/rev.cedigma.2026.v4.12.105

Authors

Keyla Liana Bezerra Machado Federal University of Piauí Autor https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3689-8994

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70430/rev.cedigma.2026.v4.12.105

Abstract

Self-medication is a persistent public health issue, particularly when medications are used without an assessment of symptoms, clinical conditions, and the associated risks. Easy access, recommendations from family members, and the reuse of previous treatments often lead to decisions that can compromise patient safety. Responsible self-care requires qualified information regarding indications, dosage, duration of treatment, and the need for professional evaluation. In this context, pharmaceutical guidance serves as a clinical and educational intervention that helps reduce preventable harm (World Health Organization, 2024).

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Author Biography

Keyla Liana Bezerra Machado, Federal University of Piauí

Pharmacist, holding a master’s degree and currently a doctoral candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI). She also holds postgraduate specializations in Pharmaceutical Care (from FaSouza) and in Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy (from FACULESTE).

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