UAE pharmacists' perceptions of the causes of unwanted or unused medications, their practices, and barriers to promoting safe medication disposal by the public.

Background: The improper disposal of unwanted or unused medications is a pressing issue that can lead to drug misuse and environmental contamination. Pharmacists play a crucial role in promoting safe drug disposal by the public. This study explores pharmacists' perceptions of the causes of unwanted and unused medications, their practices, and the barriers to promoting safe medication disposal among the public in the United Arab Emirates.

Women's knowledge, perception, practice, and experience of using of skin-lightening products in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): A cross-sectional survey.

Background: Skin lightening products (SLPs) are popular among women for medical and non-medical reasons. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the extent of SLP use among women, identify their sources of information, explore factors associated with SLP use and SLP related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among women in the UAE.

Methods: A structured questionnaire in English and Arabic was distributed to women in the UAE.