Table 2.
Community Pharmacists’ Knowledge About Main Weight Reduction Products
| Knowledge Item | Correct Answer, n (%) | Incorrect Answer, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| US Food and Drug Administration-approved OTC agents for weight reduction |
29 (15.2) | 162 (84.8) |
| Naloxone/bupropion (Contrava®) dosage form |
67 (35.1) | 124 (64.9) |
| Orlistat® 120 common side effects | 94 (49.2) | 97 (50.8) |
| Liraglutide (Saxenda®) maximum daily dose | 75 (39.3) | 116 (60.7) |
| Green tea and garcinia adverse effects and drug interactions | 46 (24.1) | 145 (75.9) |
| Metformin is an OTC drug for weight reduction | 105 (55) | 86 (45) |