OTC Guide

The OTC Guide®, in conjunction with U.S. News & World Report is the premier resource for the top recommended OTC products designed to help consumers make informed decisions based on the expert opinions of our pharmacy readers. Featuring insights from thousands of pharmacists, the OTC Guide® helps improve patient outcomes through timely and relevant information.

Antioxidants: A New Therapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases?

October 06, 2022

Article

Antioxidants are capable of converting highly destructive free radicals and nonradical molecules, thereby reducing cerebral stress.

Study: Multivitamin Mineral Supplements Have Potential to Improve Cognition

September 28, 2022

Article

In a study of 2262 individuals, investigators also found that cocoa extract had no effect on cognition.

Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug Classes

September 12, 2022

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Although OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.

Study: Fish Oil, Vitamin D During Pregnancy Lower Risk of Croup in Children Under 3

September 09, 2022

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Because there is no vaccine for the disease, preventive strategies are needed, investigators from Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark say.

Study Results Link Folic Acid Supplements to Higher Rates of COVID-19 Infections, Mortality

September 08, 2022

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Findings have implications for patients who take supplementary folate to prevent complications of other pharmacological therapies.

Pharmacist Insights: Signs of Vitamin C Deficiency

September 08, 2022

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Vitamin C is typically depleted between 4 and 12 weeks if intake stops.

NSAIDs Linked to Thousands of Heart Failure Hospitalizations Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

September 07, 2022

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A recent study suggests that infrequently taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially ibuprofen, with type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of first-time heart failure and hospitalization.