This information
collection is approved through 11/92 with the changes made on 8/13:
the burden for the screener is reestimated to average 2 minutes;
the household income questions will be indexed for inflation;
question 23 will be identical to that asked in the previous 1982
and 1984 surveys; and questions 7 and 17 will include the questio
of whether brochures, pamphlets, or information sheets were
computer generated at the pharmacy or physician's office.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1992
11/30/1992
12,320
0
0
710
0
0
0
0
0
TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR CURRENT HHS
AND FDA POLICY INITIATIVES, A NATIONAL SURVEY OF ADULTS OVER 18
WILL ASSESS THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG INFORMATION
RECEIVED BY PATIENTS FROM HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER SOURCES.
THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A TRACKING SURVEY CONDUCTED IN 1982 AND
1984.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.