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Original Research

Over-the-counter medication patterns in households in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Ashraf Ahmad Zaghloul1 Health Administration and Behavioral Sciences Department, High Institute of Public Health, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, EgyptCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Moetaz Elsergany2 e-School Health and Environmental Studies, Hamdan Bin Mohamed eUniversity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
,
Nagwa Abou El-Enein1 Health Administration and Behavioral Sciences Department, High Institute of Public Health, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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Hamda Alsuwaidi3 College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Mohamed Ayoub3 College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Pages 19-24 | Published online: 23 Dec 2013

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