Which of the Following Best Explains Why Many Former Prescription

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why many former prescription drugs have become over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?

• A) Consumers are more aware, and pharmaceutical marketing strategies have improved.
• B) Many drug actions, once believed to be harmful, have been found to be relatively safe.
• C) Physicians have lobbied to reduce the number of prescriptions they must write.
• D) Prescription-only medications are much more expensive to manufacture.

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