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Before you choose an over-the-counter medication, you should know what truly works for your symptoms—and what doesn’t.
Save time, reduce costs, avoid unnecessary side effects, and get to the right product faster with free pharmacist guidance every step of the way.
Find solutions for:
Common Symptoms
Pain, migraines, seasonal allergies, cough, and cold
Digestive Issues
Constipation, heartburn, bloating, hemorrhoids
Skin & Eye Care
Eczema, dry eye, red eye
…and more.
Behind Smart OTC is one goal: make your pharmacy experience simple, safe, and stress-free.
Samer
Your Pharmacist
About Me
My journey in pharmacy began in 2000 when I earned my Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, followed by a Master of Science in Pharmacy in 2006. After moving to the United States, I completed the full U.S. licensure path and became a Registered Pharmacist in Oregon in 2016.
My name is Samer Alt, R.Ph., a licensed pharmacist with more than eight years of practice across major U.S. pharmacy chains—including Walmart, CVS, Safeway-Albertsons, and Kroger. My professional focus has always been medication safety, accurate product selection, and patient-centered counseling.
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Why I Created Smart OTC
Every day in the pharmacy, I watch people stand in front of crowded OTC shelves—confused, overwhelmed, and unsure. They often pick what looks familiar, what’s on sale, or what they saw online… hoping it works.
But the truth is: most people aren’t confident they chose the right product.
And that’s not their fault — it’s a system problem.I wanted to change that.
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Smart OTC: Your Pharmacist Guide
Smart OTC was created to give you the same trustworthy guidance I provide at the pharmacy counter.
You choose your symptom.
I guide you through safe, pharmacist-recommended options based on clinical logic — not ads, trends, or random online opinions.You’ll understand why a product fits your symptoms, so your decision is confident, informed, and safe.
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“Let’s Close the Gap Together.”
Empowering you to choose the right OTC medication shouldn’t be complicated.
Smart OTC brings professional clarity to everyday health decisions — one symptom at a time.
How to use the website!
The website follows a clean, pharmacy-style layout. Start by choosing a health category—such as cough and cold, seasonal allergies, digestive issues, pain relief, and more. Then select the specific symptom you want to manage. You’ll receive clear, pharmacist-guided recommendations to help you confidently choose the product that best fits your needs.
If you decide to purchase, you’ll also find quick shortcuts to trusted Amazon products for your convenience.
Begin your health journey.
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Begin your health journey
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