Pentazocine Misuse among Sickle Cell Disease Patients and The Role of Lack of Enforcement of Opioid Dispensing Regulations by Community Pharmacies: A Descriptive Observational Study

• Main Authors: Oluomachi Charity Nnachi (Author), Chinedu Obasi Akpa (Author), Favour Ogonna Nwani (Author), Oghenevwogaga Obukohwo Edenya (Author)
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• Udgivet: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic disease characterized by debilitating bone pains which commonly necessitate the use of analgesic drugs including opioids and psychotropic substances such as pentazocine which are controlled medicines in Nigeria. Opioid misuse including dependence...