title: The pharmacist as self-care advisor.
abstract: A patient's decision to purchase a nonprescription product is driven by several factors, including the manufacturer's advertising claims, the advice of friends or relatives, and past experience with the product. Pharmacists must be well-versed in product- and patient-related factors governing the appropriate use of nonprescription products in order to make appropriate recommendations to their patients and to direct them to a physician or other health care professional when necessary.
authors.affiliation: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, School of Pharmacy, Weatherford, USA.
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Pray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003139:Common Cold / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003371:Cough / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010595:Pharmacists; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs