Drug Topics March 23, 2025
Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, discusses literature exploring OTC drugs, supplements, and devices used for non-prescription or self-care purposes.
It’s crucial for pharmacists to educate patients on the safety and efficacy of OTC medications due to their increased medication expertise compared with other health care providers, according to a session at the American Pharmacists Association 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition.1
“To me, these are exciting opportunities for pharmacists that we are having more and more [of],” Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, said in a presentation titled Rockin’ Remedies: Your Annual OTC Update. “Self-care is expanding what pharmacists can do. It’s not just nonprescription drugs; it’s not just home medical devices, but now there’s pharmacists prescribing of prescription medications.”
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