Unwrapping Lozenges: Pharmacist Guidance on Medicated vs Non-Medicated Options

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CCCEP,OPQ

15 min

Pharmacy

0.25 Credits

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Course Description

This eCME program supports pharmacists in treating patients who are seeking relief from sore throat symptoms. With a focus on lozenge products, this program will offer pharmacists with practical insights on how to personalize care, how to counsel patients who are experiencing a sore throat, and how to make the most appropriate recommendation that will provide effective sore throat relief.

This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Mead Johnson Nutrition.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2026-10-03
Professions: Pharmacy

Faculty

  • Kristen Watt, B.Sc. (Pharm), RPh
  • Shamir Nathwani, PT, ACPAC, DOMP
  • Betty Golightly, B.Sc (Pharm), RPh,
  • Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH

Accreditation

This continuing education lesson is designed primarily for pharmacists and has been accredited by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (CCCEP) for 0.25 CEUs. 

CCCEP File Number: 1066-2025-4051-I-P 

This continuing educational activity has been accredited by the OPQ; 0.25 continuing education units/credits will be awarded to pharmacists who successfully complete the program.  
Accreditation Number: 250467.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants will be better able to:​

  • Identify the most common active ingredients in medicated lozenges and explain their mechanisms of action.
  • Recognize the typical indications for medicated lozenges.
  • Differentiate medicated lozenges from non-medicated options to support evidence-based recommendations.
  • Evaluate patients using effective patient assessment techniques to guide appropriate lozenge selection and optimize patient care.

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