Tag: Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc.
Availability Increased With Approval of Naloxone as OTC Medication
Mean quoted out-of-pocket cost decreased pre- to post-OTC availability, with higher mean costs at independent pharmacies
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use not linked to risk for autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability
First OTC Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor Cleared for Marketing by FDA
Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is intended for people aged 18 years and older who have T2D but do not take insulin
Phenylephrine Sales Sizeable and Steady Despite Efficacy Concerns
Most phenylephrine products are coformulated with antihistamines or antitussives
Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Robitussin Honey Cough Syrup
Manufacturer says that no illnesses in customers using the product have yet been reported
Prenatal Acetaminophen Exposure Linked to Attention Problems
Exposure during pregnancy, especially during the second trimester, is linked to later problems
Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Poorer Early Language Development
Third-trimester use linked to poorer language outcomes among male children
First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA
Approval establishes a new device classification, meaning other similar home tests could potentially have an easier approval process in the future
Few Adults Talk to Providers About BP Risks of OTC Pain Relievers
Findings show fewer than half of patients with high blood pressure have had these conversations
CVS Pulling Popular Cold Meds From Shelves After Report Deems Them to Be Useless
Committee ruled last month that oral phenylephrine is not effective in easing congestion
