Table 4 Barriers to provide pharmaceutical service at community pharmacy (N = 280)
Barriers items | n (%) |
|---|---|
Insufficient professional knowledge | 153(54.6) |
Ambiguity of the professional role of pharmacists | 153(54.6) |
Lack of scientific evidence of OTC TCM | 127(45.4) |
Unwillingness of consumers with respect to the OTC TCM service | 111(39.6) |
Lack of time | 76(27.1) |
Lack of reimbursement | 60(21.4) |