Prescription-Equivalent Over-the-Counter Drugs for Allergy, Heartburn, and Cholesterol Reduction
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Analysis of the movement of prescription drugs to over-the-counter status.
BACKGROUND The transition of prescription drugs (Rx) to over-the-counter (OTC) status is a very complex and multifaceted process involving many parties and many issues. This article examines the regulatory history and process and presents a review of the issues involved, using recent Rx-to-OTC conversions as examples. FINDINGS Data are presented on the growth of the OTC market and the impact ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy
سال: 2005
ISSN: 1083-4087,1944-706X
DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2005.11.1.94