Outline for OTC Talk

What are OTC’s?

• Authorized for safety, not efficacy
• Many OTC were once prescription so effectiveness is ensured

How should they be used?

• Oral – symptomatic
• Topical – low severity problems

Cost-Benefit

• No doctor visit unless the condition does not improve
• No labs
• Buy generics if available
• Caution when paying for store-brand or private label as they cost similar to a brand

Information Resource

• Pharmacists – them most educated in medication physiology, pharmacology and clinical effects

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