A woman comes to the pharmacy counter asking to for a refill of her Coumadin, and asks where to find the extra strength aspirin, because she has a headache. What should you tell her?

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You should tell the patient to wait for the pharmacist. Aspirin and Coumadin are both blood thinners, and should not be taken together. If you encounter a patient asking about taking these medications together, they should be referred to the pharmacist, so an alternative to aspirin can be recommended.

A Woman Comes to the Pharmacy Counter Asking to for a Refill