Objective:

To describe the self-medication in users to cardiovascular health program in primary care, community of San Pedro de la Paz, Bio Bio region, Chile.

Materials and Methods:

The study was quantitative and transverse (n = 257). The data collection tools were a questionnaire and the review of medical record. Was used univariate descriptive analysis supported by SPSS.

Results:

98.7% of participants reported consuming some medicinal product without indication. 89.2% indicated not inform the practice to health team. It is highlighted that 52.9% of participants were self-medication to treat or control diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Discussion:

The high frequency of self-medication found in the sample verifies that this practice is incorporated in the routine of health care of patients in cardiovascular health program. Emerges the importance of informing, advising and educating users through educational programs that are geared towards the responsible self-medication.

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