Pharmacist Antibiotics | OTC | Pain Management Podcast 30 credit minutes

Pain relief medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen are staples in everyday care—but emerging research suggests they may play a role in antibiotic resistance. This episode reviews recent findings, explores how these common drugs may influence bacterial response to antibiotics, and highlights pharmacist-specific considerations. You will walk away with practical insights to support informed medication use and strengthen antibiotic stewardship.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe emerging evidence on how common OTC pain medications may influence antibiotic resistance.
2. Identify pharmacist strategies to optimize analgesic and antibiotic use while supporting antimicrobial stewardship.

Faculty

Rachel Maynard, PharmD

GameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpact
Lead Editor, Pyrls

Disclosures:

Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Hunter Rondeau, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP

Antimicrobial Stewardship Coordinator
SSM Health

Disclosures:

Hunter Rondeau is a consultant for Pyrls, a speaker for ASHP, and was a speaker for ACCP (ended October 2025) and Vituity (ended May 2025). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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