People may prefer to self medicate instead of getting a prescription because:
• Costs- Prescription medications can be very expensive. Even though there may be a generic alternative available for some but others don’t have that option.
• Convenience- Not having to make the trip to the doctor’s office
• No insurance- Doctors visits are very expensive and a person without insurance will not go unless absolutely necessary.
• Just doesn’t think they are sick enough to go the doctor.
If more people are self medicating with over the counter drugs then there is also a bigger risk for over dose if not used correctly.
Do you prefer otc drugs to prescription drugs?
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