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Background: Zolpidem is widely prescribed for insomnia due to its rapid onset of action. However, concerns persist regarding its potential for misuse and serious adverse effects, such as complex sleep behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the current status of zolpidem medication counseling in community pharmacies and identify perception gaps between pharmacists and patients. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from August to September 2025, involving 133 patients and 111 pharmacists. Questionnaire items included zolpidem usage/dispensing experience, status of medication counseling, and perceived barriers. Quantitative analysis was performed to compare perceptions of counseling topics and assess patients’ objective knowledge. Results: A high proportion of patients (62.4%) had been taking zolpidem for more than six months. A notable discrepancy in perception was observed between the two groups regarding medication counseling. While pharmacists frequently reported emphasizing “misuse/dependence potential” (60.4%) and “complex sleep behaviors” (45.0%), a significantly lower proportion of patients (35.3 and 23.3%, respectively) recalled receiving such information. Patients showed the lowest objective knowledge regarding the “recommended maximum treatment duration” (40.2% correct), which was also identified as a major area of information deficiency. Pharmacists identified “patients’ negative reactions” (52.3%) as the primary barrier to effective counseling. Conclusions: There is a substantial gap between the information provided by pharmacists and the information retained by patients regarding zolpidem safety. To ensure the safe use of zolpidem in community settings, systematic and patient-centered counseling strategies focusing on long-term safety, misuse risks, and standardized core messages are essential.

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ABSTRACT
연구 방법
연구 설계 및 대상
연구 도구 및 설문 구성
자료 수집 방법
윤리적 고려
통계분석
연구 결과
연구 대상자의 일반적 특성
졸피뎀 복용 및 조제 경험 현황
졸피뎀 복약지도 항목에 대한 환자와 약사의 인식 차이
환자의 졸피뎀 관련 지식 수준 및 정보 부족 인식
환자의 졸피뎀 관련 지식 수준에 영향을 미치는 요인 분석
약사의 복약지도 시 어려움
고찰
결론
감사의 말씀
이해 상충
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저자

• 계희연 [ Hee Yeon Kay | 휴베이스 R&I연구소, 아주대학교 글로벌제약임상대학원 ] Corresponding Author
• 전성한 [ Sunghan Jeon | 송파구약사회 ]
• 최명수 [ Myeongsu Choi | 송파구약사회 ]
• 김현익 [ Hyun Ik Kim | 휴베이스 R&I연구소 ]

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간행물

표지보기 관심저널 등록

• 간행물명

  한국임상약학회지 [Korean Journal of Clinical Pharmacy]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  1226-6051

• 수록기간

  1991~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 518 DDC 615