Over-the-counter medicines are being purchased by children as young as 13 years, reveals survey
Abstract
More than one in ten 13-year-olds have bought over-the-counter (OTC) medicine for themselves, a study has found. The survey, results of which were published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology on 13 February 2026, used data from 3,164 pupils aged 13-18 years from 18 schools and colleges in the north-west of England during the […]
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pharmacy and Medical Practices
Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Pharmaceutical journal/The pharmaceutical journal
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN