Table 4 Frequently reported barriers to selling syringes/needles without a prescription, as reported by Kentucky community pharmacists
Theme of reported barrier | All community pharmacists (n = 172)1 | Independent pharmacists (n = 85) | Chain/supermarket pharmacists (n = 87) | Independent vs. chain/supermarket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | n (%) | n (%) | p value | |
Concern about clientele in the pharmacy | 44 | 11 (25.0) | 33 (75.0) | < 0.01* |
Ethical concerns about supplying materials for abuse or illegitimate use | 71 | 40 (56.3) | 31 (43.7) | 0.13 |
Conflict with city ordinance or company policy | 25 | 13 (52.0) | 12 (48.0) | 0.78 |
Other legal concerns | 7 | 3 (42.9) | 4 (57.1) | 0.72 |
Problems with record-keeping | 22 | 16 (72.7) | 6 (27.3) | 0.02* |
Time | 6 | 3 (50.0) | 3 (50.0) | 0.98 |
Reputation with colleagues or community | 5 | 2 (40.0) | 3 (60.0) | 0.67 |
Concern of finding or handling used needles | 6 | 0 (0.00) | 6 (100.00) | 0.01* |
Supply problems | 3 | 1 (33.3) | 2 (66.7) | 0.57 |