African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2286

Review

Pharmacist interventions in managing minor illnesses with non-prescription medicines: A systematic review

Chiara Erminia da Rocha*
  • Chiara Erminia da Rocha*
  • Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS/ UFS), Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP 49100-000, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Mônica Lima Bispo
  • Mônica Lima Bispo
  • Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS/ UFS), Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP 49100-000, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Ana Patrícia Alves Lima Santos
  • Ana Patrícia Alves Lima Santos
  • Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS/ UFS), Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP 49100-000, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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Divaldo Pereira de Lyra Jr.
  • Divaldo Pereira de Lyra Jr.
  • Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Social Pharmacy (LEPFS/ UFS), Federal University of Sergipe, Av. Marechal Rondon, s/n Jardim Rosa Elze, CEP 49100-000, São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil
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  •  Received: 08 October 2013
  •  Accepted: 16 May 2014
  •  Published: 29 June 2014

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