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Overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available to buy over-the-counter starting in September

Wednesday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available for over-the-counter purchase starting in September, its manufacturer announced Wednesday.Biotech company Emergent BioSolutions Inc. said the nasal spray has been shipped to pharmacies, drugstores and grocery stores as well as online retailers with... Read More.

FDA advisers vote unanimously in favor of allowing 1st over-the-counter birth control pill

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Medical and scientific experts advising the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Wednesday in favor of allowing a birth control pill to be sold without a prescription.The vote could sway the FDA, which ultimately needs to sign off. But if the FDA... Read More.

FDA advisors vote unanimously in favor of allowing 1st over-the-counter birth control pill

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Medical and scientific experts advising the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have voted in favor of allowing a birth control pill to be sold without a prescription."The large body of evidence on the safety and effectiveness is very reassuring,” said one... Read More.

FDA advisory committees meeting to discuss over-the-counter birth control

Tuesday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Advisory committees of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday to review the first-ever application for an over-the-counter birth control pill.At a joint meeting, the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Obstetrics, Reproductive, and Urologic Drugs Advisory... Read More.

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the overdose reversal drug Narcan for over-the-counter use on Wednesday -- a milestone decision that advocates said will make it easier to save lives amid the ongoing opioid epidemic.Story developing... Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio.... Read More.

Walgreens, Rite Aid drop purchasing restrictions on children’s over-the-counter medicine

Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pharmacies have announced they are dropping their restrictions on how much over-the-counter cold medication for children that customers can buy.Due to a respiratory virus season that began earlier than usual -- followed by an earlier and unprecedented demand of certain medications... Read More.

Why we’re seeing shortages of children’s over-the-counter medicine

Tuesday, December 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged of sporadic shortages of over-the-counter children's medications including Children's Tylenol, Motrin and ibuprofen in some locations.It comes amid a respiratory virus season that started earlier than usual with the highest number of flu... Read More.

Over-the-counter hearing aids available in US for first time

Monday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time, hearing aids are available for purchase over the counter at retailers across the United States.Starting Monday, under a historic ruling issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids... Read More.

Over-the-counter hearing aids can be sold following FDA ruling

Tuesday, August 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hearing aids can be sold over the counter in an effort to increase access and lower costs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday. The move will allow those with mild to moderate hearing loss to directly purchase hearing... Read More.

Family Dollar recalls multiple over-the-counter products from toothpaste to deodorant

Monday, July 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Family Dollar shoppers should check their medicine cabinets and bathrooms for any recently recalled products.The variety dollar store chain issued a voluntary recall of hundreds of products from toothpaste and lip balm to deodorant and lotions due to them being stored... Read More.

Stories tagged with: overthecounter

Overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available to buy over-the-counter starting in September

FDA advisers vote unanimously in favor of allowing 1st over-the-counter birth control pill

FDA advisors vote unanimously in favor of allowing 1st over-the-counter birth control pill

FDA advisory committees meeting to discuss over-the-counter birth control

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan to reduce drug overdoses

Walgreens, Rite Aid drop purchasing restrictions on children’s over-the-counter medicine

Why we’re seeing shortages of children’s over-the-counter medicine

Over-the-counter hearing aids available in US for first time

Over-the-counter hearing aids can be sold following FDA ruling

Family Dollar recalls multiple over-the-counter products from toothpaste to deodorant

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