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.

HOST
Joshua Davis Kinsey, PharmD
VP, Education
CEimpact

GUEST
Kate Riddell, PharmD, MS
Pharmacist
Consultant
 
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CPE INFORMATION
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants 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.

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-317-H01-P
Initial release date: 12/23/2024
Expiration date: 12/23/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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