Essential Review of OTC Cough and Cold Medications

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 Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode) 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. Follow CEimpact on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram