If a customer buys an over the counter medicine at a Chemists, does the counter assistant have the right to ask for the details of any medication you might be taking? I understand that they can advise that certain medications might be in conflict with one another, but I don't neccessarily want to let the whole world know about my ailments!
2007-01-26 02:26:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Under the freedom of information Act, am I obliged to divulge personal details in order to purchase non-prescription drugs
2007-01-26 04:20:02 · update #1
They can ask but unless they are medically trained i doubt they would know if the other medication would cause problems, dont take their advice, dont tell give them any details, ask the pharmicist .
2007-01-26 02:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by rose 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Talk about over reacting. U r Classic. Usually pharmacies have a area of the pharmacy u can quietly discuss concerns with pharmacy personnel. 'm sure the assistant wasn't trying to personally pry information out of u. Their question might've been to help summarize whether or not the over the counter meds would interact with ur prescription and therefore cause an adverse reaction. If u have a problem answering the counter person pls talk to the pharmacist not chemists who r 2 different people and the pharmacist will be glad to aid u on a more personal level.
2007-01-26 02:47:48 · answer #2 · answered by papabeartex 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
communicate about over reacting. U r classic. many times pharmacies have somewhat of the pharmacy u can quietly communicate concerns with pharmacy workers. 'm particular the assistant wasn't attempting to for my area pry concepts out of u. Their question ought to've been to assist summarize regardless of if or no longer the over-the-counter meds ought to artwork consisting of ur prescription and for this reason reason an negative reaction. If u have a concern answering the counter human being pls communicate with the pharmacist no longer chemists who r 2 diverse people and the pharmacist ought to sense free to assist u on a more desirable own factor.
2016-10-16 03:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chemist needs to know as some medicines dont mix with others so they need to know what else you are taking in order to give you a medicine and make sure its not going to react with anything else you are taking. As with a GP, anything you say is treated in confidence. If you feel there might be people listening, ask for a pen and paper so that only the chemist will know.
2007-01-26 02:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Amy_Lou 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In general, pharmacists have been trained to help users of prescription drugs; this training is cascaded down to counter level for some applications, so don't be too put off by the line of questionning- remember you can always ask for a quiet word with the pharmacist. On the otherhand, your GP may be the best source of information - they DO have to know about what they're prescribing in order to actually write the script.
2007-01-26 02:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to work in a chemist. We were told we had to ask if the client had taken the medication before, and if they were on any other medication. If they were on other medications, the medicines they were buying may conflict with it so we had to double check with the pharmacist. if they hadnt used it before we had to explain to them things like if they were to take it with food etc....
2007-01-26 02:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do. They have a duty to make sure that you are not taking incompatible meds. If something comes up they would have the Pharmacist talk to you. If you wish, you can always say that you would like to discuss with the Pharmacist and they can discuss privately with you. This is a very valuable service available to you and you should avail of it. They are also bound by privacy requirements to not discuss your ailments with others outside.
2007-01-26 02:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by Aine 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
in my own personal experience they don't ask your medical situation what ever it may be but they can tell you what the medication could interfere with.usually inside any medication the leaflet inside offers advice and then if you are not sure it advise you to see your doctor,
2007-01-26 02:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by neptune4bluestar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do. It's up to them to make sure there will be no conflict with drugs you may aleady be taking. It's for your own good, otherwise I'm sure they wouldn't care less!
2007-01-26 02:46:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably just being nosey. you know what these old bags that work behind chemists counters are like
2007-01-26 02:30:11 · answer #10 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋