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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About Tamiflu

Christina Aungst, PharmD

Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS

Written by Christina Aungst, PharmD | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS

Published on November 20, 2024

This quick quiz will help you explore how Tamiflu (oseltamivir) works, whether it’s an antibiotic, when it’s most effective, and why it’s not just another cold remedy. Take a few minutes to see how much you know about tackling the flu with Tamiflu.

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Christina Aungst, PharmD

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Christina Aungst, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She began writing for GoodRx Health in 2019, transitioning from freelance writer to editor in 2021.

Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS

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Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS

Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS, is a licensed pharmacist in Arizona, Colorado, and Rhode Island. He has worked in the pharmacy industry for more than 10 years and currently serves as a pharmacy editor for GoodRx.

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