Table 2.

Identification of the weaknesses of distance retailing by the method of discussion in focus groups

Anticipated weaknesses of distance retailing of medicines	Respondent’s opinion (%)
The risk of receiving an ineffective medicine	61.11
The risk of receiving an unsafe medicine (expired)	61.11
Lack of confidence in the eligibility of organization which trading medicines remotely	44.44
Increased risk of drug abuse	38.88
Increased risk of self-treatment	44,.44
Possible lack of delivery to hard-to-reach places	50.00
Difficulties in self-selection of medicines due to the presence of analogues	33.33
The possibility of buying unnecessary medicines and wasting money	50.00
Lack of consultation with a pharmacist when delivering medicines	61.11
Possible overpricing of medicines	33.33
Impossibility of ordering narcotic and psychotropic drugs	33.33
Impossibility of ordering poisonous and potent drugs	27.77
The process of making an order and buying medicines is slowing down	33.33
Technical problems in the work of Internet	38.88
Lack of social contacts when buying medicines online	16.66