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Pharmacy OTC Medications & Supplements in Canada: Part 1
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Pharmacy OTC Medications & Supplements in Canada: Part 1

Fast, evidence-based lessons on 30+ OTC medications and supplements for healthcare learners
Created byHealth1in1 Inc, Mohammed Nashat, BPharm, PMP®
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify and explain the most common over-the-counter medications and supplements.
  • Understand key uses, dosages, side effects, and precautions for 30+ products.
  • Recognize major drug interactions and safety warnings based on scientific evidence.
  • Memorize essential OTC facts using mnemonics tailored for healthcare learners.

Course content

5 sections • 34 lectures • 1h 43m total length

  • Introduction1:17

    Provide evidence-based guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and natural health products for pharmacy assistants and other healthcare learners, via bite-sized lessons on uses, dosages, side effects, safety, and interactions.

Requirements

  • This course is designed for healthcare students, pharmacy assistants/technicians, nursing students, and other health professionals. A basic understanding of health and pharmacology terminology is helpful but not required.

Description

Are you a healthcare student or medical professional looking for a fast, reliable way to master the most commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements?

This course, brought to you by Health1in1 Inc. and taught by Mohammed Nashat (BSc in Pharmacy, PMP), delivers concise, evidence-based video lessons that break down the essentials of 30+ OTC products — all in an average of 2–3 minutes each.

You’ll gain valuable insights into:

  • What each product is and how it works in the body

  • Most common indications and therapeutic uses

  • Dosing tips and how to use them safely

  • Frequent side effects and important precautions

  • Major drug-drug interactions and red flags to watch for

  • Key facts, explained with helpful mnemonics for easy recall

This course is designed specifically for:

  • Pharmacy assistants

  • Nursing and medical students

  • Healthcare professionals in training

  • Anyone working in health-related fields looking to refresh or reinforce core knowledge

It’s ideal for exam review, clinical rotation prep, or simply staying sharp and confident when discussing OTC products with patients or colleagues.


This is Part 1 of a planned series covering everyday medications and supplements. Future parts will build on this foundation with more advanced, specialized content — so stay tuned.


All content is based on publicly available, evidence-based information and aligns with Canadian healthcare education standards.


Disclaimer: This course is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Who this course is for:

  • Healthcare students, pharmacy assistants, nursing students, and other medical professionals who want a fast, practical understanding of OTC medications and supplements. Ideal for those seeking evidence-based, concise summaries for study or clinical support.

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