Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

For whom is the labeling on OTC drugs primarily written?

1. Healthcare providers

2. Patients

3. Pharmacists

4. General public

The correct answer is: Patients

The labeling on OTC drugs is primarily written for patients, the general public who can purchase these drugs without a prescription. Option A is incorrect because healthcare providers typically prescribe medication instead of relying on the labeling. Option C is incorrect because while pharmacists may be familiar with the labeling, they do not need it in order to dispense the medication. Option D is incorrect because the general public, including patients, is not the only group for whom the labeling is written. It is important for patients to understand the information on the labeling in order to safely use the OTC drug.