Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8860

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Publication type: Journal Article

Bicket WJ.
Autotherapy - 'The Future is Now'
J Am Pharm Assoc 1972 Nov; 12:(11):560-2

Abstract:

The pharmacists’ role in providing information on over-the-counter drug products is emphasized. To meet this responsibility, the pharmacist is encouraged to (1) assume a more aggressive role in the field of autotherapy, i.e., not hesitate to discuss medication with a customer; (2) record O-T-C drug use on the patient’s record; and (3) serve as a consumer advocate in the area of non prescription drug advertising.

Keywords:
Community Pharmacy Services Drugs, Non-Prescription Pharmaceutical Preparations* Pharmacy Self Medication* Societies, Pharmaceutical