Throat Products Covered
- Cough drops: Halls, Ricola, Cepacol — $3–$6
- Throat spray: Chloraseptic, Cepacol spray — $5–$8
- Honey lemon lozenges: Natural soothing — $4–$7
- Cough syrup: Robitussin, Delsym — $8–$12
- Throat coat tea: Traditional Medicinals — $5–$7
Sore Throat vs. Strep
Most sore throats are viral and resolve in 5–7 days. See a doctor if: pain is severe, you have a fever over 101°F, white patches on tonsils, sore throat lasts more than a week, or difficulty swallowing/breathing.