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Regulatory Issues - Fall 2020
Regulatory Issues - Fall 2020
INTRODUCTION TO SELF-CARE
TRACI M. POOLE, PHARM.D., BCACP, BCGP
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SELF CARE
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¡ Allergy/sinus (45%)
¡ Pain (78%)
SELF-CARE OPTIONS
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REGULATION OF OTCS
1938 1962
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REGULATION OF OTCS
¡ Nonprescription Status
¡ Using the product label, the consumer can self-diagnose, self-treat,
and self-manage the condition
¡ No healthcare provider is needed for the safe and effective use of
the product
¡ Must be low abuse/misuse potential
¡ Nonprescription availability benefit must outweigh the risks
¡ States may restrict OTC availability
REGULATION OF OTCS
¡ Switched from Rx
¡ Approved directly as OTC
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REGULATION OF OTCS
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REGULATION OF OTCS
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REGULATION OF SUPPLEMENTS
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COUNTER
of this system, but no formal
process yet.
¡ Current examples:
pseudoephedrine, insulin,
syringes, codeine
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PRODUCT RECALLS
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PRODUCT RECALLS
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PRODUCT
LINE
EXTENSIONS
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