Prescription drug abuse causes the largest percentage of deaths from drug overdosing. “Commonly abused classes of prescription drugs include opioids or painkillers,” said Dr Hamid Khoyi, secretary of the Iranian Society of Clinical Pharmacists. He warned about the health complications associated with taking painkillers for extended periods of time. Iran has the second-highest rate of prescription medication abuse in Asia after China. The society’s 16th scientific conference will be held mid August at Tehran’s Razi International Conference Hall, ISNA reported.
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