Table 2.
Uptake of Prescribing
| N (%) | |
|---|---|
| Provided minor ailments prescribing services since June 1, 2023 | Total N=224 |
| Yes | 206 (92) |
| No | 18 (8) |
| Total N=182 | |
| Number of times prescribing for minor ailments provided, mean ± SD | 20 ± 15 |
| Minor ailments services provided | Total N of Respondents=198 Total N of responses=1575 |
| Urinary tract infection (uncomplicated) | 169 (85) |
| Allergic rhinitis | 142 (72) |
| Conjunctivitis (allergic, bacterial, or viral) | 137 (69) |
| Dermatitis (allergic, atopic, contact, diaper, or seborrheic) | 121 (61) |
| Fungal infections (onychomycosis, Tinea corporis infection, Tinea cruris infection or Tinea pedis infection) | 96 (48) |
| Herpes labialis | 94 (47) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 93 (47) |
| Acne | 91 (46) |
| Musculoskeletal pain | 66 (33) |
| Nicotine dependence | 64 (32) |
| Dyspepsia | 62 (31) |
| Oral ulcers (canker sores or aphthous ulcers) | 62 (31) |
| Hemorrhoids | 56 (28) |
| Urticaria, including insect bites | 55 (28) |
| Shingles | 50 (25) |
| Vaginal candidiasis | 48 (24) |
| Oropharyngeal candidiasis | 44 (22) |
| Headache | 43 (22) |
| Impetigo | 35 (17) |
| Dysmenorrhea | 26 (13) |
| Threadworms or pinworms | 21 (11) |
| Provided contraception prescribing services since June 1, 2023 | Total N=218 |
| Yes | 141 (65) |
| No | 77 (35) |
| Total N=135 | |
| Number of times contraceptive prescribing services provided, mean ± SD | 8 ± 10 |
SD, standard deviation.