Understanding OTC Medication Abuse
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Over The Counter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does POM stand for in the context of medicine categories in the UK?

    <p>Pharmacy Only Medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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