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Applied Pharmacy

OTC & Self-Care: PharmCounter

Someone approaches the counter. Ask what you would actually ask: every question you choose reveals their answer. Then decide: self-care, intervene, refer, or escalate now. The most dangerous presentations walk in asking for the mildest products.

Heartburn for a few days

I've had heartburn for the past few days. Is there something I can take?

What do you ask?

Your call:

A cough that lingers

I've had a cough for four days. What can I take?

What do you ask?

Your call:

The worst headache aisle

Which of these is strongest for headaches? Mine started this morning and it's the worst I've ever had.

What do you ask?

Your call:

Sneezes and a steering wheel

Hay fever's started again. Can I get something that won't knock me out? I drive a school bus.

What do you ask?

Your call:

Backed up on a new prescription

I need something strong for constipation. Nothing's happened for five days.

What do you ask?

Your call:

Scenarios use jurisdiction-neutral language; product scheduling and pharmacist scope vary by region and are governed by local rules.