Questions about the use of hepatotropic drugs

More and more people are striving to take control of their health by independently preventing and treating diseases, including using over-the-counter medications at their own discretion. The implementation of the concept of responsible self-medication opens up opportunities to significantly improve the accessibility and quality of medical care for a significant number of citizens. Pharmaceutical information helps individuals understand the nuances of choosing medications, medical devices, dietary supplements, and other pharmacy products. A pharmaceutical specialist can also provide guidance on the optimal combination of pharmacotherapy and other treatment approaches. In particular, the wide range of hepatotropic drugs, a significant part of which is available without a doctor's prescription, coupled with the lack of evidence-based data on the effectiveness and safety of some of these drugs, and the increasing prevalence of self-medication among the population, further highlights the issue of over-the-counter availability. An analysis of the literature on the evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of hepatotropic drugs reveals an increase in the number of clinical studies conducted on this group of medications, as well as their inclusion in many clinical guidelines for the treatment of liver, gallbladder, and biliary tract diseases. In this regard, there is a need for specific and clear algorithms for pharmaceutical information in the case of over-the-counter dispensing of hepatotropic drugs