International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021342022071726552655ENSociedad Científica de Estudiantes de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Trujillo & Grupo Peruano de Investigación Epidemiológica, Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Universidad San IgnacioUniversidad Privada Antenor Orrego, TrujilloUniversidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo, LambayequeUniversidad Científica del Sur, LimaUnidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencias en Salud, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima20220717Dear Editor, Self‑medication is a public health problem; this practice has been increasing during the current context of the COVID‑19 pandemic.[1] This practice may be responsible if the over‑the‑counter medication used is safe and does not cause major adverse effects. However, the most frequent practice in Peru is irresponsible self‑medication, which is characterized by the use of medications that require a medical prescription, due to the complexity of their use.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2655http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2655/717718496