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ArticleScientific reports2025

Assessment of dispensing practices and patient's knowledge of dispensed medicines in a hospital pharmacy, Ethiopia.

Abyou Seyfu Ambaye, Segenet Zewdie, Ebrahim Abdela Siraj, Ashagrachew Tewabe Yayehrad, Zenaw Debasu Addisu, Selamawit Yimer Kebede, Mekuanint Terefe Kassa, Bedilu Linger Endalifer

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Abyou Seyfu AmbayeSchool of Pharmacy, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. aseyfu7@gmail.com.
Segenet ZewdieDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Ebrahim Abdela SirajDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Ashagrachew Tewabe YayehradDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Zenaw Debasu AddisuDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Selamawit Yimer KebedeDepartment of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Mekuanint Terefe KassaSchool of Medicine, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
Bedilu Linger EndaliferSchool of Pharmacy, Asrat Woldeyes Health Science Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

The label on dispensed medicines should provide the patients with clear and complete instructions about their medications. The patient's knowledge of their dispensed medication as they exit health facilities holds a central place in the overall outcome of treatment. This study aimed to assess labeling and patient understanding of dispensed drugs as a pharmaceutical care quality. Institutional-based cross-sectional prospective study was conducted at Felegehiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from June 1 - 30, 2023. Data was collected prospectively from patients or caregivers using a structured questionnaire. The data was then analyzed by SPSS 26.0 and finally presented by descriptive statistics. A total of 341 respondents participated in this study with a total of 532 drugs being dispensed to them. The mean dispensing time spent with patients was 102 s. The mean patient knowledge score and the mean labeling score of dispensed drugs were found to be 66.7% and 49.71% of the total expected score, respectively. None of the respondents recalled any additional information (e.g. side effects, drug-drug (food) interactions) about the dosage regimen of specific drugs they received. The study highlights inadequate labeling and counseling practices, with incomplete medication information and limited patient knowledge. Enhancing dispenser training, providing patient education materials, and improving label quality are recommended to promote safe and effective medication use.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePharmacy Service, HospitalAdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDrug LabelingEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultDispensed drugDispensing practiceLabelingOutpatient pharmacyPatient knowledge

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PMID40738951
PMCPMC12311001

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