Sample characteristics for interviews (n = 49) and focus groups (n = 49)
| Characteristic | Interviews | Focus groups |
|---|---|---|
| Role, n | ||
| GP | 14 | 16 |
| GP trainee | 20 | 24 |
| Nurse prescriber | 15 | 9 |
| Care setting, n | ||
| Scheduled (GP surgeries) | 33 | 35 |
| Unscheduled (such as, out-of-hours and walk-in centres) | 12 | 10 |
| Both scheduled and unscheduled | 4 | 4 |
| Sex, n | ||
| Male | 16 | 11 |
| Female | 33 | 38 |
| Age, years | ||
| Mean | 38 | 36 |
| Range | 24–62 | 21–64 |
| Nationality, n | ||
| White British | 35 | 20 |
| British Asian | 3 | 0 |
| African | 2 | 2 |
| Indian | 1 | 2 |
| Chinese | 1 | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1 | 2 |
| Australian | 1 | 0 |
| Not specified | 5 | 21 |