Choosing the best cold and flu medicine can be difficult because there are so many options. In this video, learn common mistakes when choosing or taking cold and flu medicine, according to Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, Pharmacy Editor at GoodRx Health.
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
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