Recommending Expectorants in Pharmacy Practice: Who, When, and How to Counsel

CAN-eng

$0

free

Unaccredited

5 min

Medication,Respirology

0 Credits

Course Description

This patient animation guides pharmacists through the practical steps of assessing cough symptoms and determining when expectorants, such as guaifenesin, are appropriate. Using a patient interaction scenario, learners will explore how to differentiate between cough types, recommend the most suitable therapy, and provide clear counseling on dosage, administration, and safety considerations to support patient adherence and relief.


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from RB Health Canada.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-10-01
Professions: Pharmacy

Faculty

  • Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
  • Alexandre Chadi, Pharm D., M.Sc, CDE
  • Kristen Watt, BSc Phm Rph

Accreditation

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to: 

  • Identify when to recommend an expectorant for patients presenting with a productive cough in pharmacy practice
  • Provide effective counseling on the safe use, dosing, and potential side effects of guaifenesin to optimize patient outcomes