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Author Aaron Hermann’s “The OTC Handbook” shares with readers a glimpse at the ultimate handbook and reference guide to some of the most common questions patients have for their pharmacist.
The Synopsis
As patients and consumers, we often have OTC questions for our doctors and pharmacists. But what if there was a way to get answers from a pharmacist at your own convenience? Enter Aaron Hermann. As a retail pharmacist, Hermann has fielded countless queries from customers over the years, and over time, he found that most patients were just looking for a quick reply to the same basic questions related to OTC medications and ailments. In The OTC Handbook, Hermann delivers a time-saving reference tool that offers answers to the most common questions he hears while at work, from cough and cold remedies to GI problems to skin conditions. It is a compendium of knowledge and insight, providing timely information to patients while freeing up time for busy pharmacy personnel. A first-of-its-kind guidebook, The OTC Handbook has the answers to all your over-the-counter healthcare questions.
The Review
We’ve all been there before. The quick trip to the local pharmacy, where either someone in our family or ourselves is feeling ill, and we need some quick medicinal relief. In those moments, we turn to our pharmacist. The author perfectly captures the knowledge and information that he garnered over the years, exploring the experiences he has had in the pharmacy field, as well as mimicking the social experiences with the patients who come to him with their questions.
The way the author divides this book or guide up by symptoms was amazing, as it allowed the reader to quickly hone in on the problems they are facing. The fast pace of the questions being asked and the explanations for why these OTC medications work for the symptoms that are being described were really detailed and straightforward, allowing the reader to feel seen and heard.
The Verdict
Informative, engaging, and thoughtful, author Aaron Hermann’s “The OTC Handbook” is a must-read nonfiction medical guide. The thing that makes this book stand out, as with any good medical guide, is the ability for a reader to go back to it time and time again, making it a great reference for anyone who wishes to understand why the OTC medications being prescribed work as well as they do. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
Author Aaron Hermann was born in Alexandria, VA. He has been a retail pharmacist for over seven years, managing 2.5. He enjoys making life easier for his patients and pharmacy staff by paying attention to individual needs and providing quality care with empathy and kindness. As a retail pharmacist, Hermann has fielded countless customer queries over the years. Over time, he found that most patients were just looking for a quick reply to the same basic questions related to OTC medications and ailments.
In The OTC Handbook, Hermann delivers a time-saving reference tool that offers answers to the most common questions he hears while at work, from cough and cold remedies to GI problems to skin conditions. It is a compendium of knowledge and insight, providing timely information to patients while freeing up time for busy pharmacy personnel.
A first-of-its-kind guidebook, The OTC Handbook has the answers to all your over-the-counter healthcare questions. No other book on the market offers quick, simple answers to patients without being bogged down by medical jargon. Patients no longer need to make stressful trips to the local pharmacy. They can now go in confidently, knowing what drugs they purchase at the beginning of their trip and saving lots of money by avoiding unnecessary medications. This handbook covers a variety of common ailments, including cough, cold, allergies, pain, fever, topical ailments, eyes, ears, stomach and other GI issues, and much more. An easy-to-use index in the back of the book allows patients to quickly find the exact page with their questions.
He lives in Blue Springs, MO, with his wife and four children.