Doctor recommendations influence cold-flu-allergy OTC purchase

Product consideration at the shelf level remains a driving force behind purchase decisions. According to an online survey of more than 500 AccentHealth viewers conducted in August, 34% of respondents indicated that in-store browsing influences their OTC purchase. However, 40% of respondents indicated that OTCs purchased to treat cold, flu and allergy were the result of a doctor recommendation. To see more Patient Views, click here

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Source: AccentHealth. To view the demographic breakdown of participants, click here.