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The [[International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.

The [[:en:International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[:en:United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[:en:prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.

[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.

[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[:en:Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.

==Drug pricing==

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-The [[International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.
+The [[:en:International Narcotics Control Board|International Narcotics Control Board]] of the [[:en:United Nations|United Nations]] imposes a world law of [[:en:prohibition|prohibition]] of certain drugs. They publish a lengthy list of chemicals and plants whose trade and consumption (where applicable) is forbidden. OTC drugs are sold without restriction as they are considered safe enough that most people will not hurt themselves accidentally by taking it as instructed. Many countries, such as the United Kingdom have a third category of "pharmacy medicines", which can be sold only in registered [[pharmacy|pharmacies]] by or under the supervision of a pharmacist.
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-[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.
+[[Medical error|Medical error]]s include over prescription and [[polypharmacy|polypharmacy]], mis-prescription, contraindication and lack of detail in dosage and administrations instructions. In 2000 the definition of a prescription error was studied using a [[:en:Delphi method|Delphi method]] conference; the conference was motivated by ambiguity in the what a prescription error and a need to use a uniform definition in studies.
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