A mixed-methods systematic review of the prevalence, reasons, associated harms and risk-reduction interventions of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines misuse, abuse and dependence in adults

Figures & data

Fig. 1 PRISMA diagram of data extraction and study selection process

Table 1 Prevalence of OTC medicines misuse, abuse and dependence

Fig. 2 Pooling of prevalence of OTC medicines misuse in population-based studies

Fig. 3 Pooling of prevalence of OTC medicines abuse in population-based studies

Fig. 4 Pooling of prevalence of OTC medicines dependence in population-based studies

Table 2 Factors, reasons and circumstances involved in OTC medicines misuse, abuse and dependence

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The authors declare that the data supporting the findings of this study are available within the article.