The Prevalence of Non-Prescription Drugs and Related Factors in Students of Medical Sciences in 1392

The scientific advances have been caused more access to the medication. The easy accessibility as harmful social phenomena (i.e misuse of medication) is widespread problem in many countries. Self-medication is one of the greatest social and economic health problems of the country. The aim of study was to explore prevalence of self-medication practice among medical students and its relationship with some factors.
Material & In this descriptive cross- sectional study using convince sampling 262 of the students were participated. The data collected by valid and reliable questionnaire consisted two parts; demographic and specific questions related to medication consumption. The data analyzed using SPSS.16 and interpreted by Chi-Square and T-Tests.
51.1 percent of the students were of male. The most commonly used drugs were analgesics 84/8% (229 cases), antihistamines 76/4% (207 people), common cold medications. The most important factor for self-treatment (67.5%) was feeling no need to visit a doctor because of mild symptoms. The most important source for the access to the medication was the pharmacy 34/1 stores.
The prevalence of self- medication with drugs without prescription was high. The most commonly used drugs were analgesics. The public education to increase awareness s0till seems necessary.