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The misuse of medication is a major ordeal in the Indian society till date. The purchase of medication either over the counter or prescription happens quite frequently in modern society as many feel that doctors are costly or unavailable at their convenience. This causes an increase in patient’s self-medication by simply purchasing over the counter pills or syrups at their convenience. Thus, in turn, leading to dependence of pain killers either psychological or physical, adverse effects to which they may be unaware of may be caused due to the drugs, and in the worst-case scenario an accidental overdose of medication.
This survey was conducted via an online questionnaire system called survey monkey and the information was analyzed via basic statistics. The survey consisted of students and professors of varying age and was spread via online social media and word of mouth.