Use of Over-the-Counter Cold and Allergy Medicines Survey

1. Do you ever purchase over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines (examples include Dimetapp, Robitussin, Claritin, Sudafed, etc)?

Do you ever purchase over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines (examples include Dimetapp, Robitussin, Claritin, Sudafed, etc)? Yes

2. How often do you purchase this type of medicine?

How often do you purchase this type of medicine? Once a year or less

A few times a year

Monthly or more often

3. For what age do you purchase these medicines? Choose all that apply.

For what age do you purchase these medicines? Choose all that apply. Less than 4 years old

4-6 years old

6-12 years old

12 years of age and older

4. Have you ever been confused about which over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine you should buy?

Have you ever been confused about which over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine you should buy? Yes

5. When do you decide to purchase a particular over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine?

When do you decide to purchase a particular over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine? Once I'm at the store looking at the different options available

Before I get to the store I have a good idea which one I'm going to purchase

Other, please specify

6. If you decide at the store, how long does it take for you to decide which medicine to buy?

If you decide at the store, how long does it take for you to decide which medicine to buy? Less than 5 minutes

Between 5 and 10 minutes

More than 10 minutes

7. Which statement best describes how you decide which over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine to purchase?

Which statement best describes how you decide which over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine to purchase? I always purchase the same type

I take my best guess based on the name of the product

I base my choice on a recommendation from a healthcare professional or pharmacist

I base my choice on an advertisement (from TV, radio, internet, newspaper or magazine)

I base my choice on a coupon I have or an item that is on sale

I base my choice on a recommendation from a friend or family member (who is not a healthcare professional)

Other, please specify

8. How do you choose a particular brand of medicine (not the type of medicine)?

How do you choose a particular brand of medicine (not the type of medicine)? I’m loyal to a certain brand (such as Robitussin or Triaminic products)

I purchase whatever is on sale or I have a coupon for

I purchase generics/store brands

Other, please specify

9. Are you concerned about taking a multi-symptom cold and allergy medicine that contains multiple medications, because you might be taking a medicine that you don’t need (which may cause side effects)?

Are you concerned about taking a multi-symptom cold and allergy medicine that contains multiple medications, because you might be taking a medicine that you don’t need (which may cause side effects)? Yes

10. Do you own a smart phone, or plan on purchasing one in the next 12 months?

Do you own a smart phone, or plan on purchasing one in the next 12 months? Yes

11. Would you be interested in using a free smart phone app that you could download while you're at the drug or grocery store, which would recommend the most appropriate over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine based on your symptoms, AND provide valuable coupons that could be instantly download to your smart phone?

Would you be interested in using a free smart phone app that you could download while you're at the drug or grocery store, which would recommend the most appropriate over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine based on your symptoms, AND provide valuable coupons that could be instantly download to your smart phone? Yes

12. What is your age (in years)?

What is your age (in years)? 18-25

26-45

46-65

Over 65