A Survey on Consumer Use of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Nicotine Patches
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Smoking Cessation, Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Consumers |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 1/11/2017 |
| Start Date: | September 2005 |
| End Date: | November 2006 |
Usage Patterns of OTC Nicotine Patches: Consumer Survey
Since 1996, the nicotine patch has been re-classified from prescription to over-the-counter
(OTC) status in the United States. Little is known about how the public uses the OTC
nicotine patch due to lack of monitoring. The purpose of this observational study is to
describe the characteristics of consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches from community
pharmacies and to determine the factors associated with the appropriate use of nicotine
patches.
(OTC) status in the United States. Little is known about how the public uses the OTC
nicotine patch due to lack of monitoring. The purpose of this observational study is to
describe the characteristics of consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches from community
pharmacies and to determine the factors associated with the appropriate use of nicotine
patches.
The nicotine patch is an effective aid for smoking cessation. Since 1996, the nicotine patch
has been re-classified from prescription to over-the-counter (OTC) status in the United
States. Unlike prescription medications, post-marketing surveillance does not exist for OTC
medications. The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of consumers who
purchase OTC nicotine patches from community pharmacies and to determine the factors
associated with appropriate use of nicotine patches.
This prospective, cross-sectional, observational study will include a survey of 600
consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches at a random sample of 30 community retail
pharmacies. Consumers will be recruited by an ad located in the pharmacy next to the
nicotine patch product. Participants will fill out a self-administered, anonymous
questionnaire at the time of OTC nicotine patch purchase at the pharmacy counter. The
questionnaire will gather information about demographics, medical history, smoking history,
attitudes toward the nicotine patch, and motivation to quit smoking. No study visits will be
required for this study.
has been re-classified from prescription to over-the-counter (OTC) status in the United
States. Unlike prescription medications, post-marketing surveillance does not exist for OTC
medications. The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of consumers who
purchase OTC nicotine patches from community pharmacies and to determine the factors
associated with appropriate use of nicotine patches.
This prospective, cross-sectional, observational study will include a survey of 600
consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches at a random sample of 30 community retail
pharmacies. Consumers will be recruited by an ad located in the pharmacy next to the
nicotine patch product. Participants will fill out a self-administered, anonymous
questionnaire at the time of OTC nicotine patch purchase at the pharmacy counter. The
questionnaire will gather information about demographics, medical history, smoking history,
attitudes toward the nicotine patch, and motivation to quit smoking. No study visits will be
required for this study.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Purchased OTC nicotine patch (NicoDerm CQ Step I, II, III or Sav-on Nicotine Patch)
for personal use
Exclusion Criteria:
- Purchased OTC nicotine patch for someone other than self (e.g., friend or family
member)
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