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Which category of medicine in the UK is sold in general retail outlets without the supervision of a pharmacist?
Which category of medicine in the UK is sold in general retail outlets without the supervision of a pharmacist?
- OTC (Over the Counter) medicine
- POM (Prescription Only Medicine)
- GSL (General Sale List) medicine (correct)
- P med (Pharmacy Only Medicine)
What is one of the reasons for the wider access of OTC meds?
What is one of the reasons for the wider access of OTC meds?
- Decrease in self-care practices
- Reduced role of internet
- Limited prescribing budget in NHS (correct)
- Increased regulation by NHS
What is the role of pharmacists in treating minor ailments?
What is the role of pharmacists in treating minor ailments?
- More involved in treating minor ailments (correct)
- Exclusively involved in managing major illnesses
- Only involved in health promotion
- No involvement in treating minor ailments
What does OTC stand for?
What does OTC stand for?
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What does POM stand for in the context of medicine categories in the UK?
What does POM stand for in the context of medicine categories in the UK?
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