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Who's using nonprescribed medicines?

P J Bush, D L Rabin

    Medical Care
    |December 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Many people use nonprescribed medicines, especially adults, females, and white individuals. This study suggests nonprescribed medicine use may substitute for professional medical care, impacting healthcare decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Health Services Research
    • Sociology of Health

    Background:

    • Nonprescribed medicine use is prevalent in the general population.
    • Understanding patterns of nonprescribed medicine use is crucial for public health.
    • Socioeconomic and demographic factors may influence medicine choices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the patterns and determinants of nonprescribed medicine use.
    • To examine the relationship between nonprescribed and prescribed medicine use.
    • To explore the potential substitution effect between nonprescribed and prescribed medicines.

    Main Methods:

    • A household survey was conducted with 3,481 individuals in the Baltimore SMSA.
    • Data collection occurred during 1968-1969.

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  • Statistical analysis examined correlations between demographics, morbidity, healthcare utilization, and nonprescribed medicine use.

    • Main Results:

    • 30% of respondents used nonprescribed morbidity-related medicines within a two-day period.
    • Higher rates of use were observed among adults, females, and white individuals across all economic classes.
    • Nonprescribed medicine use was associated with lower utilization of prescribed medicines and physician visits, supporting a substitution hypothesis.

    Conclusions:

    • Nonprescribed medicine use is widespread, affecting both healthy and ill individuals.
    • Physicians should actively inquire about nonprescribed medicine use during patient evaluations.
    • Healthcare providers need to consider nonprescribed medicine use when assessing symptoms and before initiating treatment.