Frequency of Sale and Reasons for Purchase of Over-the-Counter Insulin in the United States

JAMA Intern Med. 2019 May 1;179(5):722-723. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.7279.

Abstract

This survey study evaluates the frequency of sales of over-the-counter insulin at US pharmacies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Commerce / statistics & numerical data*
  • Cost Sharing
  • Diabetes Mellitus / drug therapy*
  • Health Expenditures*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents*
  • Insulin*
  • Medically Uninsured*
  • Nonprescription Drugs*
  • Pharmacies*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • United States

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin
  • Nonprescription Drugs