This article is about a cross-sectional, descriptive study that was conducted in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the summer of 2003. The objective of the study was to determine if the location of where a non-perception drug was sold (pharmacy vs. convenience store) would change the perception of that drug with consumers. A sample of 2102 people was mailed a questionnaire in which 1,296 people replied. The questionnaire consisted of seven parts: information about non- prescription purchases and use, information seeking behavior relevant to non-prescription medications, experience with common minor symptoms, perception of non-prescription medications, perception of pharmacists, expectations of non-prescription medication and demographic characteristics
