Pharmacist OTC Podcast 30 credit minutes

Cough and cold season brings a surge of questions about over-the-counter treatments, making it vital for pharmacists to stay sharp on the latest recommendations and safety considerations. This episode offers a review of common OTC medication options, including their efficacy, appropriate use, and potential interactions. Enhance your confidence in guiding patients through the maze of choices—tune in to this episode for a refresher!

THE GAMECHANGER: We are the medication experts. And really, even in this over-the-counter space, we have so much knowledge and there’s so much we can do to help make sure our patients are walking away with a remedy that is safe for them, is hopefully effective for them. And that is the best fit for them. 

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Identify commonly used over-the-counter medications for cough and cold.
2. Describe key safety considerations, including contraindications and potential drug interactions, for OTC cough and cold medications.

Faculty

Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD

VP, Education
CEimpact

Kate Riddell, PharmD, MS

Pharmacist
Consultant/CPESN IN

Disclosures:

Kate Riddell is a consultant for CPESN Health Equity (grant work), RxE2 (training materials), and the Indiana Department of Health (PATCH Project). She is also a W2 Pharmacist for Cowan Drugs. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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