Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9639

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Publication type: Journal Article

Cusick JJ, Downs GE.
Prescription to over-the-counter switch
American Druggist 1986 Jun; 193:101-107, 113

Abstract:

The regulatory processes that determine the availability of drugs as nonprescription products, the interaction of the pharmaceutical industry and the Food and Drug Administration relating to criteria for prescription to OTC status change, the attitudes of consumers toward self-care and the use of OTC products are discussed. This article qualifies for 1.5 hours U.S. CE credit by the ACPE.