OTC

Minor ailment counselling tool: Dry eye
We're pleased to present the latest in this 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.
Minor ailment counselling tool: Otitis externa
Once again this year, we're pleased to present the latest in this 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.

Too much of a good thing? Pharmacists' role in vitamin D counselling

Let's look at what the research says about the evidence-based benefits of vitamin D, the risks of excessive supplementation and common drug interactions.
Turmeric and curcumin: anti-inflammatory promise or overhyped supplement?

Can a common culinary spice truly offer relief for chronic pain, or does the science still fall short?
Muscle-building supplements, steroids and performance-enhancing substances

A pharmacist’s guide to efficacy, safety, diagnostic evaluation and harm reduction counselling.
Why OTC counselling is so important

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.
Counselling tips for the OTC top 10

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.
OTC Survey 2025

Results from the 2025 OTC products survey of Canadian physicians and pharmacists
A reminder of what we're here for

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.
Minor ailment counselling tools: Cold sores

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.

Minor ailment counselling tool: Dry eye

Minor ailment counselling tool: Otitis externa

Too much of a good thing? Pharmacists' role in vitamin D counselling

Turmeric and curcumin: anti-inflammatory promise or overhyped supplement?

Muscle-building supplements, steroids and performance-enhancing substances

Why OTC counselling is so important

Counselling tips for the OTC top 10

OTC Survey 2025

A reminder of what we're here for

Minor ailment counselling tools: Cold sores