Millions of Americans extensively use over-the-counter (OTC) products as an accessible and
effective solution to self-medicate commonly occurring conditions 1 and the number of …

The number of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is increasing as more prescription
medications are being switched to OTC status. Many older adults rely on self-management …

Abstract Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are products that have been made easily
accessible to allow patients to treat common ailments without a prescription and the cost of a …

Use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications is becoming more of a problem in the older adult
population as the push to deregulate prescription medications grows. This article …

To the Editor: Over-the-counter (OTC) medications provide liberalized access to a wide
range of medications, empowering consumers to make their own healthcare decisions …

The use of analgesics increases with age and on any given day 20–30% of older adults take
an analgesic medication. Over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics are generally well tolerated …

Medications are among the most common therapies currently in use by older adults. This
article, intended to be a primer on medication use in elders, emphasizes the continual need …

Research on the ways older people use prescription medications (Rx) is a mainstay of the
gerontological literature because use of Rx medications is common, and appropriate use is …

Background Self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) products is common among older
adults. Although OTC self-medication is a convenient way to manage some health issues …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: To elicit the thought process or mental model that community
pharmacists use when making recommendations on over-the-counter (OTC) medications to …