PMCY 1213 - Pharmacotherapy in Self -Care

This course as an introduction to pharmacotherapy through the exploration of over- the- counter (OTC) products and self-care options, including products widely available for purchase and used for the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses for which pharmacists are consulted. Students will learn to discern appropriate product selections for all patients as well as for members of special patient populations with unique characteristics (pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnancy, and lactation. This course also serves to introduce students to concepts and skills needed to triage and provide counseling specific to commonly used OTC medications and products. The course aims to align with contemporary community pharmacy practice and the conditions for which pharmacists are most commonly consulted. The topics covered have been selected based on the ACCP curriculum Toolkit and regional factors: utilization data, sales trends, frequency of information requests, and important safety concerns.

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