Professional Characteristics

Comparisons

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Rural healthcare professionals were significantly more likely than urban professionals to discuss side effects, recommended dietary allowances, and dietary sources when prescribing MVMs. — Prescribing practices of healthcare professionals regarding multivitamins and mineral supplements in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
• Fellowship holders were significantly more likely to discuss dietary sources, consider patients' dietary habits, and prescribe MVMs on patient demand. — Prescribing practices of healthcare professionals regarding multivitamins and mineral supplements in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
• Significant differences in prescribing and consultation practices appeared mainly by practice location and education level. — Prescribing practices of healthcare professionals regarding multivitamins and mineral supplements in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
• Advanced training may improve some counselling while not fully preventing non-evidence-based prescribing pressure. — Prescribing practices of healthcare professionals regarding multivitamins and mineral supplements in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
• Advanced clinical training may influence counselling and prescription decisions. — Prescribing practices of healthcare professionals regarding multivitamins and mineral supplements in Pakistan: a cross-sectional study