Perception of Over the Counter Drug Advertising among Pharmacists in Abu Dhabi, UAE - APPR

Over-The-Counter  drugs  (also  called  OTC  or  non-prescription  drugs)  are  the  most  important  self-medication  means  used  in  the  treatment of health problems and are defined as drugs that are safe, effective and available at pharmacies without doctor’s prescription [1,2]. The change of drug status from prescription only medicine to  OTC  brings  advantages  to  patients,  general  practitioners, pharmacists,  pharmaceutical  companies  and  the  government. Patients can benefit from more effective treatment being readily available  to  treat  a  wide  range  of  minor  ailments  without  the  need  to  see  their  doctors. 

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