Content about Over-the-counter drug

January 19, 2011
Government obtains permanent injunction against Deltex

A permanent injunction was granted to the federal government Tuesday against a contract manufacturer and distributor of prescription and over-the-counter products, as well as two of its executives.

January 14, 2011
Kentucky introduces PSE Rx legislation

The battle for the prescription status of methamphetamine precursor/popular cough-cold ingredient pseudoephedrine now is heating up in Kentucky, just a few days following a Nevada news report that suggested the state will be considering PSE prescription-only requirements just as soon as a bill is introduced by Nevada Sen. Sheila Leslie, D-Reno.

December 10, 2010
NACDS offers FSA resources to members

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Friday released a ready-made pamphlet and sign for its retail members to use in communicating upcoming flexible spending account changes as they relate to over-the-counter medicines.

November 17, 2010
Coalition urges Congress to repeal pending FSA change, calls policy 'unwarranted'

A coalition of six associations, including the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the National Association...

November 9, 2010
AMCC, Walgreens drive awareness around expired medicines in the home

Walgreens on Wednesday released a survey that found 2-in-5 American households have at least one...

October 24, 2010
Congress targets Rx abuse with pharm’s backing

With strong support from pharmacy leaders, Congress is moving to shut down prescription medication abuse...

October 17, 2010
SymphonyIRI: Consumers turn to OTCs to curb healthcare costs

Spurred by a difficult economy, over-the-counter medications increasingly are playing a dual role for consumers...

October 10, 2010
Bad medicine:

The new prescription requirement for over-the-counter medicines under flexible spending accounts, part of the new...

October 4, 2010
AccuDial presents possible solution to overdosage of OTC medication

Parents’ confusion over correctly administering over-the-counter medication to their children appears to be shared worldwide,...

October 3, 2010
Market Street pharmacies roll out $4 Rx, OTC medications program

A local supermarket chain is offering $4 prescription and over-the-counter medications at its pharmacies....

September 29, 2010
Walgreens kicks off nationwide safe medication-disposal program

Walgreens has teamed up with Sharps Compliance to launch the drug store chain's first-ever safe...

September 22, 2010
NACDS hails passage of three bills to curb medication abuse, diversion

Chain pharmacy leaders on Wednesday hailed the passage in the House of Representatives of three...

September 21, 2010
SIGIS updates Eligible Products List

The Special Interest Group for IIAS Standards announced Wednesday that the group is making significant...

September 13, 2010
IRS’ updated FSA rules regarding OTC medicines draw response

The Internal Revenue Service earlier this month issued guidance reflecting statutory changes regarding the use...

August 5, 2010
Walgreens extends online pharmacy with Pharmacy Chat

Walgreens patients that are seeking accessibility to the drug store chain's pharmacy now can chat...

June 6, 2010
FDA re-evaluates DXM abuse potential; pharmacy retailers, groups respond

The Food and Drug Administration will be re-evaluating the abuse potential of the cough-cold ingredient...

June 6, 2010
SIRI and NACDS webinar discusses how HBC is turning to wellness

Welcome to the new “business as unusual” where shoppers have their sights set on health...

May 25, 2010
FDA approves revised safety label for Xenical

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has...

February 4, 2010
Pediatric hospital dispels rumors that Motrin-Robitussin combo is fatal

A viral e-mail currently making the rounds between private accounts and public message boards warning...

January 11, 2010
A look at China's retail pharmacies

China can't be said to have retail pharmacies in the American sense because, under current...

November 8, 2009
Report: PSE legislation proposal hits Jefferson County, Mo.

The ultimate impact in allowing local municipalities to regulate what’s prescription and what isn’t, will...

June 28, 2009
FDA approves generic contraceptive pill

The approval of Watson Pharmaceutical’s ANDA for levonorgestrel tablets, otherwise known as the emergency contraceptive...

April 9, 2009
OTC sales up 2.4%

A 2.4% growth rate across nonprescription medicines certainly speaks volumes to the value of self-care,...

August 28, 2007
Retailers get help tracking regulated OTC drug sales

Pharmitas talks about tracking OTCs at the 2007 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology conference in Boston.

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