Table 6 Experience in private community pharmacies
From: Assessing consumers’ perception and demand on the community pharmacists’ dispensing
Questions | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | I have never or rarely been to a private community pharmacy n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
There is always a pharmacist available | 81 (36.5) | 32 (14.4) | 109 (49.1) |
The pharmacists or staff asked me about my medication history, medical condition history, allergies, and symptoms before selling the medication | 77 (34.7) | 45 (20.3) | 100 (45.0) |
Are you aware of any services offered by private community pharmacies? | 68 (30.6) | 154 (69.4) | – |
The pharmacist or staff tells me about the use, dosage, possible side effects, warnings, and other relevant information about the medicine before selling/dispensing it to me | 98 (44.1) | 26 (11.7) | 98 (44.1) |
The pharmacist or staff answer my queries well | 108 (48.6) | 15 (6.8) | 99 (44.6) |
The pharmacist spends enough time with me | 85 (38.3) | 32 (14.4) | 105 (47.3) |