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Table 5 Participants’ responses regarding the source of suggestion for paracetamol use

From: Exploring public knowledge and perceptions regarding per os OTC pain-relieving medications: the case of paracetamol (acetaminophen)

Source of suggestion

All participants

(%) (N)

Doctor

18.1 (65)

Previously suggested by a doctor (different occasion)

26.1 (94)

Pharmacist

31.4 (113)

Relative

15.3 (55)

Friend

9.2 (33)