5 Questions
Which category of medicine in the UK is sold in general retail outlets without the supervision of a pharmacist?
GSL (General Sale List) medicine
What is one of the reasons for the wider access of OTC meds?
Limited prescribing budget in NHS
What is the role of pharmacists in treating minor ailments?
More involved in treating minor ailments
What does OTC stand for?
Over The Counter
What does POM stand for in the context of medicine categories in the UK?
Pharmacy Only Medicine
This quiz covers the reasons behind the abuse and misuse of OTC medicines, the implications of OTC misuse on community pharmacy practice, and how to respond to symptoms using potentially abusable OTC products. It also discusses the categories under which medicines are sold and supplied in the UK.
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