Table 1 Demographic and work-related characteristics of pharmacist participants surveyed about preference of OTC medications (n = 553)
Characteristics | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
Age | 48.46 (13.26) |
Characteristics | Frequency (Percent) |
Gender | |
Male | 315 (56.96) |
Female | 238 (43.04) |
Race | |
Hispanic or Latino Origin | 22 (3.98) |
White | 481 (86.98) |
Black or African American | 11 (1.99) |
Native American or American Indian | 2 (0.36) |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 43 (7.78) |
Other | 16 (2.89) |
Household Income | |
Less than $99,999 | 62 (11.21) |
$100,000–$129,000 | 129 (23.33) |
$130,000–$150,000 | 102 (18.44) |
More than $150,000 | 260 (47.02) |
Primary Site of Practice | |
Independent Pharmacy | 45 (8.14) |
Chain Pharmacy | 213 (38.52) |
Hospital Pharmacy | 107 (19.35) |
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy | 19 (3.44) |
Managed Care Pharmacy | 37 (6.69) |
Long-Term Care Pharmacy | 13 (2.35) |
Other | 119 (21.52) |
Job Title | |
Staff Pharmacist | 239 (43.22) |
Clinical Pharmacist | 104 (18.81) |
Pharmacy Manager | 125 (22.60) |
Assistant Pharmacy Manager | 8 (1.45) |
Other | 77 (13.92) |
Pharmacy Professional Degree | |
Doctor Pharmacy | 311 (56.24) |
Bachelors of Pharmacy | 242 (43.76) |
Work Status | |
Part-Time | 96 (17.36) |
Full-Time | 423 (76.49) |
Not Employed/Retired | 34 (6.15) |
Years of Experience | |
Less than 1 Year | 1 (0.18) |
1–5 Years | 89 (16.09) |
6–10 Years | 73 (13.20) |
11–15 Years | 62 (11.21) |
16–20 Years | 44 (7.96) |
21+ Years | 284 (51.36) |