YAKHAK HOEJI
ISSN 0377-9556 (PRINT)
ISSN 2383-9457 (ONLINE)
ISSN 2383-9457 (ONLINE)
Analysis of UEM* in non-prescription medicines**
| Characteristics | Categories | n | Mean±SD | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total UEM (n=141) | UEM collection in non-prescription medicines | 46 | - | 32.62 |
| Number of OTC per subject | - | 1.51±1.90 | - | |
| Number of health functional foods per subject | - | 1.71±1.92 | - | |
| Buyer (n=141) | Gift (from family) | 65 | 46.09 | |
| Self-purchase | 59 | 41.84 | ||
| Gift (from friend) | 9 | 6.38 | ||
| Gift (etc.) | 6 | 4.25 | ||
| Forgetting | 3 | 2.12 | ||
| Purchase route (n=141) | Consultation from a doctor or pharmacist | 59 | 41.84 | |
| Recommendation from an acquaintance | 29 | 20.56 | ||
| Online shopping | 11 | 7.80 | ||
| TV home shopping | 9 | 6.38 | ||
| Door-to-door sales | 4 | 2.83 | ||
| Etc. | 7 | 4.96 | ||
| Reasons for not taking |
Forgetting to take medicines | 14 | 29.78 | |
| Expiration of validity | 14 | 29.78 | ||
| There are many other medicines | 8 | 17.02 | ||
| Not as effective | 7 | 14.89 | ||
| Taking later | 4 | 8.51 | ||
| Side effects | 2 | 4.25 | ||
| No response | 11 | 23.40 | ||
| Etc. | 6 | 12.76 | ||
*UEM=unused and expired medications
**OTC (Over the counter), health functional foods
***allowing multiple answers