October/November 1986 NDMAC findings Flashcards
what percent of Canadians purchase skincare products?
23%
T/F: The number of products used increases with age
false.
does not increase with age, but gradually shifts to more specific age related categories (laxatives, skincare, etc.)
what percent of Canadians purchased at all Analgesic rubs?
26%
T/F: Eastern Canada consumers purchase a broader range of products. Most people consider nonprescription drugs to be a vital part of their personal healthcare
false
Ontario and Western consumers….
what percent of Canadians purchase eyedrops?
19%
what percent of Canadians use vitamin/mineral supplements?
39%
T/F: most people considered important that nonprescription drugs are readily available
true
T/F: most consumers did not demonstrate a responsible attitude towards the use of nonprescription drugs
false
T/F: most people find the instructions on the package and dosing hard to understand
false
most people find the instructions on the package easy and use label information to make purchase decisions
T/F: almost 100% of people feel that responsible self-medication saves money by avoiding the costs of doctor and hospital visits
false
45% of people
what percent of Canadians said they used headache remedies/pain relievers?
78%
what percent of Canadians said they use cough/cold remedies?
48%
what percent of Canadians purchase nonprescription allergy remedies?
12%
what percent of Canadians use upset stomach remedies?
32%
T/F: less than 70% of people indicate that they always read the label carefully before using a nonprescription medication for the first time
false
90% of people indicate that they read the label
T/F: people consider nonprescription drugs effective, and some feel that they are just as effective as prescription drugs
true
T/F: Women tend to use a broader range of products than men
true
