Self-medication during pregnancy remains a prevalent global phenomenon, with pregnant women often relying on their own judgment to manage symptoms. This study aimed to assess community pharmacist practice regarding self-medication requests for acne treatment in pregnant women within Saudi Arabia. A descriptive, observational cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Community pharmacists completed a questionnaire after interacting with a simulated customer (SC) seeking doxycycline for a pregnant woman. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. One hundred community pharmacists participated in the study. The majority were between 25 and 35 years old (56 %) and worked in chain pharmacies (81 %). Notably, 71 % requested a prescription before dispensing any medication. While 66 % advised the SC to consult a physician or dermatologist, only 15 % inquired about the pregnancy and related information of the SC's sister. This study suggests a positive trend in community pharmacy practice regarding self-medication requests during pregnancy. However, further improvement is needed, particularly in terms of in-depth inquiry about pregnancy status and potential risks associated with specific medications. Collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Health (MOH), Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA), and pharmacy education programs are crucial to minimize inappropriate dispensing practices and ensure optimal patient safety.

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社区药剂师干预沙特阿拉伯孕妇多西环素自我药疗治疗痤疮

怀孕期间的自我药疗仍然是一种普遍的全球现象，孕妇常常依靠自己的判断来控制症状。本研究旨在评估社区药剂师关于沙特阿拉伯孕妇痤疮治疗自我药疗请求的实践。在沙特阿拉伯利雅得进行了一项描述性观察性横断面研究。社区药剂师在与一位为孕妇寻求强力霉素的模拟顾客 (SC) 互动后完成了一份调查问卷。使用SPSS软件分析数据。一百名社区药剂师参与了这项研究。大多数人年龄在 25 岁至 35 岁之间（56%），在连锁药店工作（81%）。值得注意的是，71% 的人在配药前要求处方。虽然有66%的人建议SC咨询医生或皮肤科医生，但只有15%的人询问SC妹妹的怀孕及相关信息。这项研究表明社区药房实践中关于怀孕期间自我药疗请求的积极趋势。然而，还需要进一步改进，特别是在深入询问妊娠状况和与特定药物相关的潜在风险方面。卫生部 (MOH)、沙特食品药品监督管理局 (SFDA) 和药学教育项目之间的合作对于最大限度地减少不当配药做法并确保最佳患者安全至关重要。