Self-medication and non-prescription drug counseling: Illustrating profession uncertainty within Turkish pharmacy practice
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY, vol.14, no.8, pp.718-726, 2018 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 14 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2018
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.09.006
- Journal Name: RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.718-726
- Keywords: Self-medication, Non-prescription medicines, Pharmaceutical services, Community pharmacy, Turkey, COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS, CONTINUING-EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION-SKILLS, CLINICAL PHARMACY, TURKEY, INFORMATION, BEHAVIOR, ROLES, RISKS, CARE
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Recommending effective minor ailment treatments and using non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines is a pharmacist's duty. Although common in most European countries, self-medication counseling practices may differ from country to country.