This 15-minute eCME program supports pharmacists in treating patients who present with an acute cough. Pharmacists will gain practical insights on how to assess acute cough symptoms in pharmacy practice, key characteristics of over-the-counter (OTC) cough medications, and how to counsel patients on treatment.
This program has received financial support from RB Health Canada in the form of an unrestricted educational grant.
This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 0.4 CEU(s).
CCCEP File Number: 1066-2025-4050-I-P.
This continuing educational activity has been accredited by the OPQ; 0.4 continuing education units/credits will be awarded to pharmacists who successfully complete the program.
Accreditation number: 250499.
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:
Differentiate over the counter (OTC) cough medications, such as antitussives and expectorants, based on their therapeutic targets.
Explain the mechanism of action of expectorants, antitussives, and honey, and their role in managing acute cough.
