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ARAUJO, Laís Gomes de et al. Dentistry students´knowledge about the clinical, ethical and legal drug prescription. RFO UPF [online]. 2012, vol.17, n.1, pp. 50-54. ISSN 1413-4012.

Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate the dentistry academics' knowledge on the drug prescription, legal implications as well as data on the protocol used in the manufacture of a drug prescription. Methodology: 103 undergraduate students participated. Students who agreed to participate answered a questionnaire which was consisted of 15 objective questions. Results: The results demonstrated that dictionaries of medicinal products are the majority of the students' first choice to obtain knowledge on clinical pharmacology (78.28%). With respect to prescriptions, 91.26% write down and/or print a copy containing the patient's signature. 46.60% are aware of the Law 5.081/1966, however only 35.92% responded that this enables the dentist to prescribe medications for dental use. Conclusion: It was concluded that the undergraduates showed gaps towards knowledge about the clinical, ethical and legal issues involving drugs prescription.

Palavras-chave : Clinical pharmacology; Dental ethics; Dentistry students; Drugs prescription.