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Over the Counter

A Doctor’s Guide to Self-Treatment Using Drugstore and Natural Remedies

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Pub Date Apr 28 2026 | Archive Date May 05 2026


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Description

Relief for common illnesses is already waiting on the shelves of your local drugstore. No doctor’s visit or prescription required.

But with dozens of options and endless advice online, how do you know what actually works?

Stop guessing in the drugstore aisle or when considering a natural remedy.

If you’ve ever stood there overwhelmed, wishing you had a doctor quietly guiding you, this is the guide you’ll reach for again and again.

How Do You Care for Yourself When a Doctor’s Visit Isn’t Easy or Affordable?

Most health decisions don’t happen in a doctor’s office. They happen in the aisle of a drugstore when something feels off, and you’re not sure where to turn.

Over the Counter is a clear, easy-to-read guide written by a physician to help you care for yourself safely and confidently using what’s already on the shelf.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Choose the right OTC medications for pain, digestive issues, colds and flu, allergies, and more

• Identify natural remedies that truly help

• Use supplements and lifestyle strategies to support healing and long-term health

• Manage your health, with or without insurance

• Find affordable care and medications when professional help is needed

• Avoid common and dangerous mistakes that can quietly cause harm

If you want a steady, trustworthy voice at your side when you're standing in the pharmacy aisle, wondering what actually works, this is the guide you need.

Make informed choices before symptoms make them for you.

For more information about the book and additional resources, visit OTCTheBook.com.

Relief for common illnesses is already waiting on the shelves of your local drugstore. No doctor’s visit or prescription required.

But with dozens of options and endless advice online, how do you know...


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ISBN 9798993576244
PRICE $9.99 (USD)
PAGES 211

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Great as both a reference and a guide to common ailments, Dr. Wilkinson's book takes a practical look at over the counter medications and natural remedies. I found many new-to-me treatment options. I appreciated the stepped approach to things like constipation and weight loss, and the honesty that what works for one person may not work, or could even be harmful, to another. This book is very clear on when professional help should be sought, and gives guidelines on when to go to the emergency room, urgent care, make an appointment with your physician, or utilize tele-health services. This is a great book to keep on the shelf for referencing as needed, and I appreciate the opportunity to read it.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

I am quite happy I picked up this book. It does a great job of explaining different natural and medical interventions to take for various day-to-day experiences. The information presented is quite handy and easy to understand for the everyday person.

I’d be happy to purchase when the book comes out!

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