OTC

Every pharmacist has at least one, if not several stories about the ‘OTC save’ they’ve made. We asked pharmacists to share their OTC counselling stories to remind us of the sometimes life-saving importance of a pharmacist’s advice.

It’s a typical evening in a Canadian community pharmacy. As you finalize the last prescriptions of the day, your attention shifts to a familiar sight—a solitary soul navigating the OTC aisle, eyes scanning the shelves in quiet desperation.

Results from the 2025 OTC products survey of Canadian physicians and pharmacists

A crucial recent interaction reminded me how important it is that—no matter how busy— we take just a moment with each patient to do what we do best.

We’re pleased to present the latest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.

We’re pleased to present the newest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.

We’re pleased to present the newest in our ongoing series of counselling tools on minor ailments and OTC-related conditions, prepared by students of the Advanced Patient Self-Care elective at the School of Pharmacy at University of Waterloo.

When it comes to options for self-care and treatment of common ailments with nonprescription products, there is arguably no one who needs the guidance of a pharmacist more than the older patient.