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For pharmacists, from Drug Topics: News and features for pharmacists about OTC medications and related subjects

Study: OTC medications save billions for healthcare system

February 7, 2012

The U.S. healthcare system saves $6 to $7 for every dollar Americans spend on over-the-counter medications, according to a new study released by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association recently.

Coughs, colds, and sore throats: Here's something for what ails you

January 15, 2012

Manufacturers are at the ready, offering a number of new weapons to combat the common cold's most common symptoms: nasal congestion, runny nose, scratchy throat, and sneezing.

New products for pharmacists: Rx, OTC, and generics (January 2012)

January 15, 2012

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

Pharmacists and MTM: Move out from behind the counter

January 15, 2012

Nothing is more valuable than observing and interacting with a patient--something that can't be done when you're working eyes down on a bench.

CDC, partners launch child prescription safety campaign

December 20, 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and several other organizations recently launched an education program about safe medication storage around children and what to do in the event of an emergency.

OTC Product News

December 20, 2011

In this section we showcase products and product news that ran up against space limitations or fell outside the parameters of recently featured categories in the print edition.

New products for pharmacists: Rx, OTC, and generics (December 2011)

December 15, 2011

A survey of new Rx, new generic, and new OTC products

New OTC products: GI agents to the rescue

December 15, 2011

North Americans are embracing the idea of boosting digestive health with supplements, food, and beverages. Here are some recent entrants into the category.

HHS secretary overrules FDA on widening availability of Plan B drug

December 13, 2011

Levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step, Teva) will remain available by prescription only to adolescents aged 16 years and younger after the Health and Human Services secretary overruled FDA’s recommendation to allow the emergency contraceptive to be sold over the counter.

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