Prevalence and factors associated with potential drug-drug interactions in prescriptions presented at private pharmacies in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda.

Background: Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) influence the effectiveness of medication and thus determine the treatment outcomes of diseases managed with pharmacotherapy. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity, and factors associated with potential drug-drug interactions in prescriptions presented at private pharmacies in Mbarara city.

Methods: DDIs were identified and classified basing on risk and severity using Lexicomp drug interaction database.