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

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Medication,Respirology

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Description du cours

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.

Détails du cours

Date d'expiration : 2026-10-01
Métiers: Pharmacie

Faculté

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

Accréditation

Objectifs d'apprentissage

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

  • Identifier 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