Table 2: Mean blood pressure readings obtained at family physicians’ offices and pharmacies
AssessmentMean* blood pressure ± SD, mm Hg
SystolicDiastolic
Group A, n = 136
Measurement 1 (physician’s office)122.5 ± 14.670.2 ± 9.4
Measurement 2 (pharmacy)121.8 ± 14.170.1 ± 8.3
Measurement 3 (physician’s office)121.8 ± 14.369.6 ± 9.3
Group B, n = 139
Measurement 1 (pharmacy)128.7 ± 17.070.5 ± 10.2
Measurement 2 (physician’s office)127.6 ± 17.070.1 ± 9.9
Measurement 3 (pharmacy)127.6 ± 16.569.8 ± 10.8

Note: SD = standard deviation.
*Mean value of 5 readings at each session.