Reasons provided by patients when asking for delayed prescriptions to be filled early: N=32.
| REASON | N* |
|---|---|
| Still unwell | 15 |
| Getting worse | 6 |
| Patient was adamant (no reason provided) | 7 |
| Leaving town | 4 |
| Did not want to see a doctor again | 1 |
| Will not get better without it | 1 |
| Long weekend | 1 |
| OTC medication suggested by FP not available | 1 |
OTC—over the counter
↵* Total number equals more than 32, as some patients gave more than 1 reason.