OTC

More than 170 pharmacists gave up their Sunday to attend an all-day education day focused on helping them become more confident self-care advisors.

Online registration closes soon for the first-of-its-kind pharmacist education day on self-care and nonprescription topics.

Registration is now open for this dual stream program created to help pharmacists feel more comfortable and informed when counselling patient on self-care, wellness and the use of OTC and natural health products and supplements.

As the health professional who interacts with patients more often than any other, pharmacists can be of great assistance in helping patients manage their weight through an evidence-based approach as outlined in the “Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management and Prevention of Obesity in adults and children.”

Pharmacists have told us they are spending more time in the nonprescription aisles, helping people select OTC treatments and providing self-care and wellness advice. You've also asked for more education to help you counsel on the safe and appropriate use of these products.

Part two in a series designed to help pharmacists counsel patients on the self-care staples required at home

Part one in a series designed to help pharmacists counsel patients on the self-care staples required at home