The role of evidence in consumer choice of non ‐prescription medicines

ConclusionsConsumers have conflicting views regarding the need for scientific evidence and the desire for patient autonomy in NPM purchases. This presents a challenge for pharmacists wishing to maintain professional obligations to provide evidence ‐based treatments to consumers.

Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - May 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Marc Bevan, Yee Ching Ng, Joyce Cooper, Jane Robertson, Emily Walkom, Simon Chiu, David A. Newby Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research