Centrum, Flintstones Top Pharmacists’ Vitamin Recommendations – Survey
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
APhA’s Self-care Survey found Centrum is recommended by 27% of pharmacists when they counsel consumers on adult multivitamins and Flintstones by 22% for children. The survey also asked for pharmacists’ recommendations for fiber, iron, probiotic and other supplement categories.
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