Table 6.
Need for Aspects of Written Medicine Information
| Need | Total (n=1586) | Range (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Name of medicine | 94.4 (1498) | 86.3–97.7 |
| Indication | 98.2 (1558) | 93.7–99.4 |
| How to use it | 98.3 (1560) | 94.3–99.6 |
| Possible side effects | 94.3 (1496) | 92.5–97.0 |
| What to avoid | 90.8 (1440) | 86.3–93.5 |
| Contraindications | 85.6 (1358) | 79.2–89.9 |
| Storage | 88.8 (1409) | 71.3–92.8 |
| Missed dose | 82.8 (1313) | 67.5–89.2 |
| How to get more information | 72.6 (1157) | 57.9–85.7 |