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customer asks for a remedy, e.g., hay fever, then the '2WHAM questions' must be asked "Who is it for?", "What are the symptoms?", "How long have you had the symptoms?", "Have you taken any action towards your symptoms?", and "Are you taking any other medication?". It is with this information that the pharmacist can halt the sale, if need be. No , or products that are stocked in a pharmacy can be sold, dispensed, or pre-made until a responsible pharmacist is signed in and on the premises. Some medication available in supermarkets and petrol stations is sold only in smaller packet sizes. Often, larger packs will be marked as and available only from a pharmacy. Frequently, customers buying larger-than-usual doses of medicines (such as
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reserved from the GSL list as they are either associated with a need for advice on use, or used in conditions which may require referral to a medical prescriber. Suitably trained counter assistants may sell a 'P' medication under the supervision of a pharmacist and will ask questions to determine if the customer needs to be referred for a discussion with a pharmacist. Some 'POM' medicines are available for use in certain situations and doses as 'P' medicines.
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Pharmacy Medicines (P) are medicines that are legally neither a POM or GSL medication. These can be sold from a registered pharmacy but should not be available for self-selection (although directions to discuss a 'P' product may be allocated shelf space with associated GSL items). 'P' medications are
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All medications other than Schedule 1 may be considered an OTC drug, as they do not require prescriptions for sale. While the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities provides recommendations on the scheduling of drugs for sale in Canada, each province may determine its own scheduling.
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In November 2016, India's Drug Consultative Committee announced it was embarking on establishing a definition of drugs which could be dispensed without a prescription. Prior to this, the general assumption was that any drug which did not fall into a prescription schedule could be purchased without a
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As a general rule, over-the-counter drugs have to be used primarily to treat a condition that does not require the direct supervision of a doctor and must be proven to be reasonably safe and well tolerated. OTC drugs are usually also required to have little or no abuse potential, although in some
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As of 2011, around a third of older adults in the U.S. reportedly used OTC drugs, and this number is increasing. By 2018, the prevalence of use by adults in the U.S. as first-line treatment for minor illnesses had reached 81%: however, there is some debate as to whether this figure relates to an
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An ill-defined third category of substances is products having over-the-counter status from the FDA while being simultaneously subject to other restrictions on sale. While they are legally classified as OTC drugs, they are typically stored behind the counter and are sold only in stores that are
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codes to ask certain questions, which varies for what the customer says. If they ask for a specific product, the pharmacy assistant must ask "Who is it for?", "How long have you had the symptoms?", "Are you allergic to any medication?", "Are you taking any medication?" ('WHAM' questions). If a
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General Sales List (GSL), available off the shelf with no pharmacy training required to sell (so they can be sold anywhere, such as supermarkets). In general, they are considered safe for most people when taken correctly. Examples of these include 16-packs (or less) of painkillers such as
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If it is not appropriate to sell a 'P' medication – i.e. the condition is not suitable for self-management and requires referral to a medical prescriber – then a sale should not occur and the pharmacist has a legal and professional obligation to refer this on to an appropriate service.
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The FDA requires OTC products to be labeled with an approved "Drug Facts" label to educate consumers about their medications. The labels comply to a standard format and are intended to be easy for typical consumers to understand. Drug Facts labels include information on the product's
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Schedule 3: Does not require a prescription but must be kept in an area under the supervision of a pharmacist. These drugs are kept in an area of the retail outlet where self-selection is possible, but a pharmacist must be available to assist in the self-selection of medication if
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in young women. A study has been done examining consumer's perceptions about the risk of and access to nonprescription medication. The study concluded that a small percentage of consumers prefer having access to medication over potential risks of taking non-prescribed medication.
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has to be on the premises for POM medicines to be dispensed, required by law. The medicine has been specifically prescribed for the patient holding the prescription, so it is considered safe for only the recipient to take. Just a small example of these include most
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require a prescription from a doctor or other health care professional and should only be used by the prescribed individual. Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required), but may only be dispensed by a
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Schedule 2: Does not require a prescription but requires an assessment by a pharmacist prior to sale. These drugs are kept in an area of the pharmacy where there is no public access and may also be referred to as "behind-the-counter"
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controlled substances may be classified as OTC products in certain states. Such drugs are sold without a prescription but are subject to record-keeping rules and quantity and/or age restrictions, and they must be dispensed by a
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or (2) pursuant to an NDA for products that do not fit within a specific monograph. There is also the possibility that certain OTC drug products are marketed under the grandfathering provisions of the
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medications. Certain POM medicines are additionally marked Controlled Drug (CD) due to risk of abuse and the possibility of diversion for sale as street drugs. Examples of CDs include all
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passed House Bill 512 in the State Senate on February 2, 2010 "to require a prescription from a licensed medical professional to purchase over-the-counter medicines with pseudoephedrine,
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It is somewhat unusual for an OTC drug to be withdrawn from the market as a result of safety concerns, rather than market forces, though it does happen occasionally. For example,
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Over time, often 3–6 years, drugs that prove themselves safe and appropriate as prescription medicines may be switched from prescription to OTC. An example of this is
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and symbols denoting if they are Prescription Only Medicine (POM) or Pharmacy Medicine (P), or lacking either, denoting General Sales List (GSL). From top to bottom:
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Examples of OTC substances approved in the United States are sunscreens, anti-microbial and anti-fungal products, external and internal analgesics such as
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prescription. However, the needed definition had not been enacted by early 2018. The lack of a legal definition for OTC drugs has led to this
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registered with their state. They may be unavailable in convenience and grocery stores that stock other non-restricted OTC medications.
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are available OTC (usually in strictly limited formulations or requiring paperwork or identification to be submitted during purchase).
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In the United Kingdom, medication is governed by the Medicines Regulations 2012. Medication falls into one of three categories:
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A drug that is UA may be sold OTC but only by pharmacists. The drug can be on the shelves like any other product. Examples are
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regulates advertising of OTC products, in contrast to prescription drug advertising, which is regulated by the FDA.
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Prescription Only Medication (POM), which is legally available only with a valid prescription from a prescriber. A
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Over-the-Counter Monograph User Fee Program Performance Goals and Procedures - Fiscal Years 2018-2022
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Schedule 1: Requires a prescription for sale and is provided to the public by a licensed pharmacist.
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UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency list of substances on general sales list
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to ensure that they contain ingredients that are safe and effective when used without a
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Unscheduled: Does not require a prescription and may be sold in any retail outlet.
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Thus, an OTC drug product is allowed to be marketed either (1) pursuant to an
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was suspended in multiple markets due to concerns over the presence of the
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as well as a host of other medications such as small pack sizes of some
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The drugs found in each schedule may vary from province to province.
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UAD (Uitsluitend Apotheek of Drogist): pharmacist or drugstore only
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was removed from sale in the United States over concern regarding
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For example, many drugstores have moved products containing
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up to 50 tablets. Drugs in the AV category can be sold at
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medication, and skin creams. This also includes the
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child-resistant packaging
tamper-resistant

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mebendazole
amlodipine
diazepam
paracetamol
medicines
prescription
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regulatory agency
physician
active pharmaceutical ingredient
prescription drugs
pharmacist
patient education
Canada
Netherlands
domperidone
ibuprofen
dextromethorphan
naproxen
diclofenac
cinnarizine
paracetamol

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