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Commentary|Articles|September 14, 2026
- September 2026
- Volume 92
- Issue 9
OTC Medications and Older Adults: Where the Risks Hide and How Pharmacists Can Help
Author(s)Yvette C. Terrie, BSPharm, RPh
Fact checked by: Nicole Canfora Lupo
With nearly 8 in 10 older adults misusing at least 1 OTC product, clearer counseling and labels could close the gap.
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Every day, millions of Americans use an array of nonprescription drugs for routine management of mild to moderate symptoms of various conditions and as preventive measures for proactive self‑care and to promote overall health and well-being. Older adults, typically defined as individuals 65 years and older, represent one of the leading patient populations that utilize nonprescription drugs.1
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