Opinion

FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive

Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.

These popular over-the-counter drugs could drain your body of nutrients

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications ...
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2 Over-The-Counter Medications You Should Never, Ever Combine, According to Doctors

There are some over-the-counter (OTC) medications that may be part of your daily routine, like taking melatonin every night before you go to bed or a multivitamin in the morning. Then there are the ...
Reason

FDA Commissioner Says 'Everything Should Be Over the Counter.' Don't Count on Big Pharma To Lead the Way.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary recently stated that when it comes to drugs that currently require a prescription, "everything should be over the counter" (OTC) unless ...
Scientific American

What if most medications were sold over the counter?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly mulling whether more prescription drugs should be sold over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies. In an interview on Wednesday, FDA commissioner Martin ...
University of Nevada, Reno

Over-the-counter doesn’t mean risk-free: understanding overdose risks and key ingredients

Cold season can lead to accidental double-dosing. Here’s what people need to know about cold medicines, key ingredients and ...
UPI

Over-the-counter overdose reversal drug Naloxone fails to sell

Over-the-counter sales have tanked for the overdose reversal drug naloxone, likely due to its high price, a new study says. Naloxone (Narcan) is a nasal spray that rapidly reverses an overdose by ...