concept   pharmaceuticals
culture   Nigeria
statement   Limited healthcare access in Nigeria results in common self-medication practices with pharmaceuticals.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 administering drug Nigeria Administering drugs may also be done by family members or traditional healers based on cultural practices and beliefs. 1
2 generic drugs Nigeria Commonly used because of affordability and wide accessibility in local pharmacies 1
3 patient self-medication Nigeria Frequent due to limited access to healthcare and medications 1
4 pharmaceuticals Nigeria Pharmaceuticals are sometimes purchased without a prescription and used for self-medication due to limited access to healthcare providers. 1
5 pharmaceuticals Nigeria Pharmaceuticals are sometimes obtained over the counter without a prescription, and may be more accessible due to lower regulation and cost. 1
6 prescription drugs Nigeria There is a tendency to self-medicate with prescription drugs, and they are sometimes available without a prescription from pharmacies or street vendors. 1
7 use of pharmaceuticals Nigeria Pharmaceuticals are commonly used, but traditional healers and herbal remedies are also widely respected 1