Samuel David Chinonyerem
Independent Pharmacist, Lagos, Nigeria
Publications
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Research Article
Community Pharmacists’ Challenges with Non-Codeine OTC Cough Syrup Abuse Among Nigerian Youths
Author(s): Samuel David Chinonyerem*
Objectives: This study aimed to explore community pharmacists' experiences with non-codeine over- the-counter (OTC) cough syrup abuse among Nigerian youths aged 15-35, identify signs of misuse, assess barriers to intervention and reporting, and propose solutions to enhance pharmacovigilance (PV) practices. Methodology: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from October 3rd – 12th, 2025 using a structured questionnaire with 15 multiple-choice and open-ended questions, distributed via Google Forms to 60 invited pharmacists across Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers, and Abuja. Forty-five active community pharmacists responded (75% response rate). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (counts and percentages) in Microsoft Excel. Findings and Implications: Results indicated that 66.7% of pharmacists f.. Read More»