Non-prescription medicines: prescribing legislation.
Nurs Stand
; 19(52): 41-5, 2005.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16163985
ABSTRACT
This article discusses developments in prescribing legislation in relation to non-prescription medicines. The three supply categories are outlined prescription only, general sale list, and pharmacy medicines. Changes in legislation towards increased availability of medicines that do not require prescription are covered and the implications for at-risk groups are discussed. A table of minor ailments and their principal treatments is provided.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Self Medication
/
Nonprescription Drugs
/
Legislation, Drug
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurs Stand
Year:
2005
Type:
Article