Self-medication and non-prescription drug counseling: Illustrating profession uncertainty within Turkish pharmacy practice
Recommending effective minor ailment treatments and using non-prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines is a pharmacist's duty. Although common in most European countries, self-medication counseling practices may differ from country to country. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - September 29, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Afonso Miguel Cavaco, Bilge Sozen-Sahne, Elif Ulutas-Deniz, Selen Yegenoglu Source Type: research

The need for standardized evaluation and feedback processes for experiential placements worldwide
With increasing emphasis by universities to encourage globalization and internationalization through student exchange, study abroad programs,1 and student and intern experiential placements programs, there is a growing need to standardize the processes globally for evaluating student outcomes. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - September 27, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cherie Lucas Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Pharmacy student decision making in over-the-counter medicine supply: A critical incident study
Various factors influence decision making in over-the-counter (OTC) medicine consultations, yet limited studies have focused, in-depth, on the thought process of pharmacy staff. This includes pharmacy students as pharmacists-in-training. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - September 26, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sara S. McMillan, Thachaayini Thangarajah, Claire Anderson, Fiona Kelly Source Type: research