Table 3.

Pharmacist’s advice regarding oral medication’s dose

Pharmacist’s response	N	%
Daonil: 1 tablet in the morning and in the evening before meals, Glucophage:1 tablet in the morning and in the evening. Prednisolone: 1 tablet in the morning and in the evening before meals.	12	6.2
1tablet in the morning and in the evening from each medication and given after meal	32	16.5
2 tablets together before meals in the morning from each medication	13	6.7
Twice daily from each drug without explanation	37	19.1
Twice daily before meals	28	14.4
Didn’t mention anything about frequency and the dose until patient asked	12	6.2
Daonil & Glucophage:2 tablets together after meal, Prednisolone:2 tablets together at night	4	2.1
Daonil: 2 tablets together before meals, Glucophage:2 tablets together after meal. Prednisolone :2 tablets together at night	12	6.2
Don’t know, Didn’t give any advice	7	3.6
Didn’t say anything	11	5.7
Daonil & Glucophage: 2 tab. together	1	0.5
2 tablets together after meals	3	1.5
2 tablets together without explanation	20	10.3