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Pharmacists’ picks of the top OTCs

Pharmacy Today proudly presents APhA’s Annual Over-the-Counter Product Survey. Conducted using a scientifically valid

methodology, the survey determines those nonprescription products most often recommended by pharmacists to consumers in the United States.

In 2013, APhA e-mailed the OTC Product Survey to 11,158 randomly selected practicing community pharmacist recipients of Pharmacy Today. Overall, the survey achieved a 9% response rate (n = 1000).

The survey consisted of 19 introductory OTC questions and a series of 89 product categories, for which the recipients were asked to write in approximately how many times per week they had recommended each product. These 89 product categories were divided into three groups of questions, each of which was sent to one-third of participants. The top four choices are listed in each category; the full survey results are available on pharmacist.com. The n value given for each category represents the total number of responding pharmacists’ recommenda-tions per week.

For the first time, survey results are grouped by organ system or general use of the products. The groupings were derived from the structure of APhA’s Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, the definitive source of profes-sional information about OTC products. The Handbook is available in the Shop section of pharmacist.com and online at PharmacyLibrary.com.

SURVEY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pain and fever disorders ............................................................................. 7

Reproductive and genital disorders ........................................................... 7

Respiratory disorders.................................................................................. 7

Gastrointestinal disorders .......................................................................... 8

Nutrition and nutritional supplementation ................................................ 9

Ophthalmic, otic, and oral disorders .......................................................... 9

Dermatologic disorders............................................................................. 10

Other medical disorders ........................................................................... 12

Home medical equipment and tests ........................................................ 12

Complementary therapies ........................................................................ 12

The top four choices in each product category are listed here. More data are available on pharmacist.com. The n listed is the total number of responding pharmacists’ recommendations per week for each product category. These data may not be used without the prior permission of the American Pharmacists Association.

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Pain and fever disordersAdult headache products (n = 5,415)

Tylenol .................................. 27%Advil .................................................. 21%Motrin ................................................ 16%Aleve .................................................. 14%

Sinus headache products (n = 3,328)

Advil Cold & Sinus .................... 20%Sudafed 12 Hour Pressure + Pain ..... 19%Tylenol Sinus Congestion & Pain ...... 13%Sudafed PE Pressure + Pain .............. 12%

Migraine headache products (n = 2,372)

Excedrin Migraine .................... 28%Aleve .................................................. 26%Motrin IB .......................................... 22%Advil Migraine ...................................11%

Pediatric analgesics and fever reducers

(n = 2,747)

Children’s Tylenol ..................... 39%Children’s Motrin ............................... 20%Children’s Advil.................................. 15%PediaCare Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever

(acetaminophen) ........................... 5%

Osteoarthritis pain—oral products (n = 4,130)

Tylenol .................................. 27%Advil .................................................. 24%Motrin ................................................ 19%Aleve .................................................. 16%

Osteoarthritis pain— topical treatments

(n = 1,644)

ThermaCare Muscle & Joint HeatWraps .................. 19%

Capzasin-P ........................................ 19%Bengay ............................................... 17%Icy Hot ............................................... 14%

Thermal and pain care patches (n = 1,005)

ThermaCare HeatWraps ............. 44%Icy Hot Patch ..................................... 25%Salonpas Pain Relief Patch ............... 23%Bengay Ultra Strength Pain

Relieving Patch ............................. 7%

Bone and joint strengtheners (n = 738)

Osteo Bi-Flex .......................... 50%Cosamin DS ...................................... 26%Move Free Advanced .......................... 6%Nature’s Bounty Joint

Support Complex ......................... 4%

Pain with sleeplessness products (n = 1,244)

Tylenol PM ............................. 38%Advil PM ............................................ 18%Unisom PM Pain ................................ 10%Alka-Seltzer PM Pain Reliever ........... 10%

Reproductive and genital disorders

Vaginal yeast infection treatments (n = 921)

Monistat ................................ 65%Gyne-Lotrimin ................................... 21%Vagistat .............................................. 9%Mycelex ............................................... 4%

Menstrual pain treatments (n = 1,427)

Advil ..................................... 22%Midol ................................................. 21%Aleve .................................................. 21%Motrin IB ........................................... 12%

Respiratory disordersAdult antihistamines (n = 3,406)

Claritin .................................. 27%Zyrtec ................................................ 23%Benadryl ............................................ 18%Allegra ............................................... 16%

Adult cold—liquid products (n = 1,964)

Mucinex Cold, Flu & Sore Throat ..... 21%Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom ........... 19%NyQuil ................................................ 18%DayQuil .............................................. 12%

Adult multisymptom cold or flu products

(n = 1,788)

Mucinex D .............................. 30%Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu .................. 20%Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom

Daytime ....................................... 18%Robitussin Peak Cold

Multi-Symptom Cold................... 10%

Adult multisymptom cold or flu products—nighttime

(n = 1,380)

Tylenol Cold Multi-Symptom Nighttime .......................... 41%

NyQuil ................................................ 17%Theraflu Nighttime Severe

Cold & Cough .............................. 13%Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime

Multi-Symptom Cold..................... 9%

Adult multisymptom allergy and hay fever products (n = 2,386)

Claritin-D ............................... 29%Zyrtec-D ............................................ 28%Allegra-D ........................................... 19%Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief ....... 8%

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Adult decongestants (n = 1,870)

Sudafed ................................. 76%Sudafed PE ........................................ 14%

Adult topical decongestants (n = 975)

Afrin ..................................... 46%Neo-Synephrine ................................ 13%Vicks VapoInhaler ................................ 5%Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray ......................................... 3%

Pediatric antihistamines (n = 1,866)

Children’s Benadryl Allergy ......... 33%Children’s Claritin .............................. 33%Children’s Allegra Allergy .................. 14%PediaCare Allergy ................................ 6%

Pediatric decongestants (n = 754)

Little Noses Decongestant Nose Drops ........................ 27%

Children’s Sudafed Nasal Decongestant Liquid ........................ 24%Children’s Mucinex Stuffy Nose & Cold ...................................... 24%Triaminic Chest &

Nasal Congestion ....................... 20%

Pediatric multisymptom cold, flu, or allergy products (n = 1,133)

Children’s Dimetapp .................. 37%Children’s Mucinex ............................ 21%Children’s Robitussin Cough & Cold CF ..18%Triaminic ........................................... 15%

Zinc-containing cold products (n = 966)

Cold-Eeze ............................... 40%Airborne ............................................. 33%Zicam Cold Remedy .......................... 21%Halls Defense Harvest Cherry ............. 4%

Nasal decongestants—saline (n = 1,518)

Ocean .................................... 37%Ayr ................................................... 20%Simply Saline ..................................... 20%Little Noses Saline ............................ 14%

Nasal irrigation systems (n = 1,059)

Simply Saline .......................... 41%NasaFlo Neti Pot ................................ 35%SinuCleanse ......................................... 7%Alkalol .................................................. 2%

Adult antitussives—dextromethorphan(n = 1,753)

Delsym .................................. 44%Mucinex DM ...................................... 35%Robitussin Lingering Cold Long-Acting

Cough ............................................ 6%DayQuil Cough .................................... 5%

Adult expectorants (n = 1,481)

Mucinex/Mucinex D/Mucinex DM .. 62%Robitussin Peak Cold Cough +

Chest Congestion DM ................. 25%Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Chesty

Cough ............................................ 5%

Pediatric cough antitussives (n = 1,752)

Delsym .................................. 31%Children’s Mucinex Cough ................. 21%Children’s Triaminic ........................... 17%Children’s Robitussin Cough ............. 14%

Diabetic cough products (n = 838)

Diabetic Tussin ........................ 60%Robitussin Peak Cold Sugar-Free ...... 18%Scot-Tussin .......................................... 9%Safe Tussin .......................................... 9%

Gastrointestinal disordersEpisodic heartburn treatments (n = 2,677)

Tums ..................................... 19%Zantac ................................................ 18%Pepcid Complete ............................... 15%Pepcid AC .......................................... 14%

Frequent heartburn treatments (n = 1,512)

Prilosec OTC ........................... 55%Prevacid 24HR ................................... 26%Zegerid OTC ....................................... 10%

Antigas products (n = 1,922)

Gas-X .................................... 35%Infants’ Mylicon Drops ...................... 26%Phazyme ............................................11%Mylanta Gas Maximum Strength ........ 8%

Laxatives—fiber (n = 1,435)

Metamucil .............................. 37%Benefiber ........................................... 17%FiberCon ............................................ 17%Citrucel with SmartFiber ................... 13%

Laxatives—nonfiber (n = 2,130)

MiraLax ................................ 30%Dulcolax............................................. 23%Senokot ............................................. 17%Peri-Colace ........................................ 10%

Fiber supplements (n = 989)

Benefiber ............................... 40%Metamucil ......................................... 34%FiberCon ........................................... 10%Citrucel with SmartFiber ..................... 8%

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Stool softeners (n = 1,965)

Colace ................................... 53%Dulcolax Stool Softener .................... 16%Fleet Stimulant Laxative Bisacodyl .... 4%Phillips’ Stool Softener........................ 3%

Antidiarrheal products (n = 1,517)

Imodium A-D ........................... 55%Pepto-Bismol ..................................... 19%Kaopectate........................................... 9%Imodium Multi-Symptom Relief ......... 7%

Hemorrhoidal treatments (n = 1,051)

Preparation H ......................... 54%Tucks ................................................ 28%Nupercainal ....................................... 13%

Upset stomach and nausea treatments

(n = 1,455)

Emetrol .................................. 26%Tums .................................................. 17%Mylanta .............................................. 17%Pepto-Bismol ..................................... 15%

Motion sickness remedies (n = 1,334)

Bonine ................................... 39%Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) ........... 23%Dramamine Less Drowsy

(meclizine) .................................. 22%Sea-Band ............................................. 9%

Nutrition and nutritional supplementationAdult multivitamins (n = 2,777)

Centrum ................................. 35%One A Day .......................................... 16%Nature Made ...................................... 13%Nature’s Bounty ................................. 13%

Iron supplements (n = 825)

Slow FE ................................. 33%Feosol ............................................... 25%Ferro-Sequels ................................... 17%Vitron-C .............................................. 5%

Calcium supplements (n = 2,002)

Citracal .................................. 30%Caltrate ............................................. 20%Tums .................................................. 19%Os-Cal ................................................ 15%

Children’s multivitamins (n = 1,807)

Flintstones ............................. 32%Centrum Kids..................................... 20%Poly-Vi-Sol ........................................ 15%L’il Critters Gummy Vites .................. 10%

Probiotic dietary supplements (n = 1,050)

Florastor ................................ 27%Culturelle ........................................... 26%Align ................................................. 20%Lactinex ............................................... 8%

Infant formulas (n = 423)

Similac .................................. 54%Enfamil .............................................. 29%Gerber Good Start ............................... 6%Isomil ................................................... 5%

Diet aids(n = 334)

Slim-Fast ............................... 32%Hydroxycut ........................................ 25%Alli ................................................... 24%Xenadrine ............................................ 5%

Ophthalmic, otic, and oral disordersArtificial tears (n = 1,547)

Systane ................................. 27%Refresh Tears .................................... 25%Tears Naturale ................................... 16%GenTeal ............................................. 13%

Eye washes (n = 489)

Bausch & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief .......................... 38%

Collyrium for Fresh Eyes ................... 34%OcuFresh .......................................... 17%

Ocular nutritional supplements (n = 549)

Ocuvite ................................. 40%PreserVision ..................................... 32%I-Caps ............................................... 25%MaxiVision ......................................... 1%

Allergy ophthalmic drops (n = 1,523)

Zaditor .................................. 41%Naphcon-A ......................................... 22%Alaway ............................................... 13%Opcon-A .............................................11%

Ophthalmic vasoconstrictors and decongestants (n = 762)

Refresh .................................. 57%Visine ................................................. 25%Clear Eyes .......................................... 15%

Contact lens saline solutions (n = 505)

Bausch & Lomb Sensitive Eyes Plus Saline Solution ................... 38%

Renu Sensitive Multi-Purpose Solution ....................................... 27%

Opti-Free Replenish ........................... 15%Simply Saline Sterile Saline Solution for

Contact Lenses ........................... 13%

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Earwax Removal Products (n = 687)

Debrox Earwax Removal Aid ........ 68%Murine Ear Wax Removal ................. 17%Similasan Ear Wax Relief .................... 7%Auro Earwax Removal Aid ................... 4%

Tooth whitening systems (n = 346)

Crest 3D White Whitestrips ......... 73%Rembrandt 2 Hour Whitening Kit ..... 18%Aquafresh White Trays ....................... 4%Plus White 5 Minute Speed

Whitening System ........................ 3%

Canker sore treatments (n = 1,098)

Gly-Oxide ............................... 22%Anbesol.............................................. 22%Orajel for Canker Sores ..................... 19%Colgate Orabase ................................ 13%

Cold sore treatments (n = 1,452)Abreva ................................... 48%Carmex ............................................. 18%Herpecin-L ........................................ 10%Zilactin ................................................ 9%

Artificial saliva (n = 584)

Biotene Oral Balance ................. 65%Oasis Moisturizing Mouth Spray

for Dry Mouth ............................. 22%Salivart .............................................. 12%Stoppers 4 Dry Mouth Spray .............. 1%

Lip balms (n = 1,097)

Carmex .................................. 27%Blistex ................................................ 18%ChapStick .......................................... 18%Burt’s Bees ........................................11%

Dermatologic disordersItch associated with dry skin—lotions and creams (n = 1,527)

Eucerin .................................. 24%AmLactin ........................................... 19%Sarna Anti-Itch Lotion ....................... 15%Aveeno ............................................... 14%

Therapeutic skin care products (n = 1,701)

Eucerin .................................. 22%Cetaphil ............................................. 21%Aquaphor ........................................... 19%Aveeno ............................................... 12%

Moisturizing creams (n = 1,904)

Eucerin .................................. 29%Aveeno ............................................... 16%Cetaphil ............................................. 16%Lubriderm .......................................... 12%

Poison ivy or oak remedies (n = 2,740)

Cortizone-10 ............................ 27%Caladryl ............................................. 15%Benadryl Cream/Spray ...................... 12%Ivy-Dry ...............................................11%

Diaper rash treatments (n = 1,451)

A+D ..................................... 25%Desitin Maximum Strength

Original Paste .............................. 23%Triple Paste ........................................ 15%Boudreaux’s Butt Paste ..................... 13%

Insect bite or sting remedies—lotions and creams (n = 1,950)

Cortizone-10 ............................ 35%Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream .......... 16%Cortaid ................................................11%AfterBite .............................................. 9%

Head lice treatments (n = 967)

Nix ....................................... 60%Rid .................................................... 31%LiceMD ................................................ 7%

Minor burn and sunburn treatments (n = 1,195)

Solarcaine ............................. 29%A+D Original Ointment ...................... 22%Dermoplast ........................................ 15%Lanacane ............................................11%

Topical antibiotic ointments and creams(n = 1,645)

Neosporin ............................... 57%Polysporin ......................................... 20%Bacitracin .......................................... 17%

Athlete’s foot remedies (n = 1,381)

Lamisil AT .............................. 36%Lotrimin AF ........................................ 28%Lotrimin Ultra .................................... 14%Tinactin ................................................ 8%

Nail antifungal treatments (n = 512)

Fungi-Nail .............................. 40%Dr. Scholl’s Fungal Nail

Management Kit .......................... 19%Fungoid Tincture ............................... 18%FungiCure .......................................... 10%

Jock itch products (n = 1,197)

Lamisil AT .............................. 41%Lotrimin AF ............................. 41%Zeasorb-AF .......................................... 7%Tinactin ................................................ 5%

Wart removal products (n = 591)

Compound W Freeze Off ............. 39%DuoFilm ............................................. 31%Curad Mediplast ................................ 12%Dr. Scholl’s Freeze Away ................... 12%

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General foot care products (n = 733)

Dr. Scholl’s ............................. 51%Zim’s Crack Creme ............................ 16%Gold Bond ......................................... 15%Kerasal ...............................................11%

Other medical disordersOral glucose gels (n = 292)

Insta-Glucose .......................... 57%Dex4 ................................................. 21%Glutose ............................................. 14%GlucoBurst........................................... 1%

Diabetic foot creams (n = 467)

Eucerin .................................. 36%DiabetiDerm ...................................... 17%Zostrix Diabetic Foot Pain

Relieving Cream .......................... 15%Zim’s Crack Creme ............................ 15%

Aspirin for cardioprotection (n = 2,255)

Ecotrin ................................... 31%Bayer ................................................. 28%St. Joseph ......................................... 10%Halfprin ................................................ 2%

Sleep aids (n = 1,415)

Unisom SleepGels (diphenhydramine) ............... 22%

Unisom SleepTabs (doxylamine) ....... 18%Sominex..............................................11%ZzzQuil ................................................. 8%

Antisnoring products (n = 576)

Breathe Right Nasal Strips .......... 86%SnoreStop ........................................... 6%

Smoking cessation products (n = 446)

NicoDerm CQ ........................... 48%Nicorette Gum ................................... 30%Commit Lozenges .............................. 16%

Home medical equipment and testsHome ovulation tests (n = 394)

First Response Ovulation Test ...... 54%Clearblue Ovulation Test ................... 24%Answer Ovulation Test ...................... 12%Accu-Clear Early Ovulation Predictor . 5%

Home cholesterol tests (n = 204)

CholesTrak .............................. 45%First Check Cholesterol Home Test ... 39%CardioChek ........................................ 10%Accutrend Plus Cholesterol Control .... 1%

Diabetes management monitors (n = 1,180)

OneTouch ............................... 27%FreeStyle ........................................... 22%Accu-Chek ......................................... 18%Bayer Contour USB .............................. 8%

Digital thermometers (n = 667)

BD Digital Thermometer ............. 44%Omron Digital Thermometer ............. 20%Vicks Digital Thermometer................ 15%Braun ThermoScan

Ear Thermometer ........................ 12%

Home pregnancy tests (n = 754)

e.p.t. .................................... 48%First Response .................................. 34%Clearblue ............................................ 7%Answer ................................................ 2%

Home blood pressure monitors (n = 738)

Omron ................................... 68%HoMedics ......................................... 17%LifeSource .......................................... 3%

Urinary tract infection tests (n = 186)

AZO Test Strips ........................ 83%VH Essentials UTI Home Test .............. 9%

Incontinence products (n = 524)

Depend .................................. 63%Poise .................................................. 17%Tena Serenity ..................................... 16%Attends ................................................ 3%

Complementary therapiesFlaxseed oil supplements (n = 363)

Nature’s Bounty ....................... 36%Nature Made ..................................... 32%Sundown Naturals ............................ 15%21st Century Flax Seeds ..................... 6%

Garlic supplements (n = 332)

Garlique ................................ 36%Nature Made ..................................... 24%Nature’s Bounty ................................ 22%Sundown Naturals .............................11%

Omega-3/fish oil supplements (n = 732)

Nature Made ........................... 25%Nature’s Bounty ................................. 21%Sundown Naturals ............................. 10%MegaRed ............................................. 9%

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