Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Would a third class of drugs help move move medicines from Rx to OTC?

April 26, 2017class drugs help medicines OTC Rx

0

Posted

Would a third class of drugs help move move medicines from Rx to OTC?

1 Answer

0

Posted

No, not necessarily. Existing law and regulation provide sufficient flexibility for companies to work with FDA to explore new or different approaches to moving prescription medicines to nonprescription status. Recent examples in which an application sponsor has voluntarily committed to innovative distribution, information support, or educational mechanisms include the emergency contraceptive levonorgestrel, orlistat to help in weight loss, and nicotine replacement therapies to help stop smoking.