Over-the-counter medicine use prior to and during hospitalization

• Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy Vol. 39; no. 2; p. 268
• Main Authors: Oborne, C Alice, Luzac, Michal L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2005
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Female; Hospitalization - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Interviews as Topic - methods; Male; Middle Aged; Nonprescription Drugs - therapeutic use; Self Medication - statistics & numerical data

In the UK, medicines are being reclassified from prescription-only drugs to allow supply without prescription. This allows faster and easier access to medicines to treat minor ailments and allows patients to take greater responsibility for their health. However, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs may pose...