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Ramezani M, Farahbakhsh M, Ashouri M, Mirsaeidi S M. Investigating the Role of Education and Cultural Awareness-Raising in Preventing Pharmaceutical Violations and Promoting Public Health. North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences 2026; 18 (2) :1-11
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1- PhD Candidate in Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Theology and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran ,Mo.farahbakh@yahoo.com
3- Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran ,
3- Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4- Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, Allameh Tabatabai University, Tehran, Iran
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Introduction: Public health is considered one of the fundamental pillars of sustainable development and can be preserved and promoted by each country's pharmaceutical system. In Iran, pharmaceutical violations, such as unauthorized distribution, self-medication, and illegal drug advertising, are serious challenges to safeguarding community health. Education and public awareness campaigns, as the most effective non-coercive strategies, can play a significant role in preventing these violations and improving public health. This article aims to explain the role of education and public awareness in preventing pharmaceutical violations and provide solutions to enhance public knowledge in this field.
Methods: This research was conducted using a systematic review. Data were collected from reputable scientific sources, official reports from the Ministry of Health, and relevant domestic studies on pharmaceutical education and public health, and were analyzed through content analysis.
Results: The results indicated that insufficient public awareness of proper drug use is a significant factor in pharmaceutical violations. Implementing targeted educational programs, widespread media campaigns, and the involvement of pharmacists and non-governmental organizations can reduce self-medication, increase treatment adherence, and decrease pharmaceutical violations. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns in educational settings and through the media have fostered a positive attitude toward rational drug use.
Conclusions: Systematic education and public awareness campaigns, alongside regulatory measures, represent a cost-effective and efficient approach to preventing pharmaceutical violations and promoting public health. Sustaining these programs can reduce the financial burden on the health system while enhancing pharmaceutical literacy and strengthening public trust in health institutions
Methods: This research was conducted using a systematic review. Data were collected from reputable scientific sources, official reports from the Ministry of Health, and relevant domestic studies on pharmaceutical education and public health, and were analyzed through content analysis.
Results: The results indicated that insufficient public awareness of proper drug use is a significant factor in pharmaceutical violations. Implementing targeted educational programs, widespread media campaigns, and the involvement of pharmacists and non-governmental organizations can reduce self-medication, increase treatment adherence, and decrease pharmaceutical violations. Furthermore, public awareness campaigns in educational settings and through the media have fostered a positive attitude toward rational drug use.
Conclusions: Systematic education and public awareness campaigns, alongside regulatory measures, represent a cost-effective and efficient approach to preventing pharmaceutical violations and promoting public health. Sustaining these programs can reduce the financial burden on the health system while enhancing pharmaceutical literacy and strengthening public trust in health institutions
Keywords: Pharmaceutical Education, Pharmaceutical violations, Prevention, Public Awareness, Public Health
Type of Study: Review Article |
Subject:
Basic Sciences
Received: 2025/11/9 | Accepted: 2025/12/24 | Published: 2026/07/1
Received: 2025/11/9 | Accepted: 2025/12/24 | Published: 2026/07/1
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