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Japan drug maker tests medicine vending machine in train station
4 June 2022 - A Japanese pharmaceutical company has started a trial sale of cold medicine, painkillers and other drugs via ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 May 2022
Perrigo announces U.S. FDA approval for omeprazole magnesium delayed release mini capsules
26 May 2022 - Perrigo today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. FDA for omeprazole magnesium delayed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jun 2021
FDA approves a nasal anti-histamine for non-prescription use
17 June 2021 - The U.S. FDA today approved a nasal antihistamine for nonprescription use through a process called a partial ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 May 2021
TGA weighs over the counter contraceptive pill plan
17 May 2021 - The nation’s medicines regulator is looking at a plan to give Australians more freedom to access ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Feb 2020
FDA approves three drugs for non-prescription use through Rx-to-OTC switch process
14 February 2020 - The U.S. FDA today approved three drugs for nonprescription, or over-the-counter (OTC), use through a process called ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jul 2018
Statement from FDA Commissioner on new efforts to empower consumers by advancing access to nonprescription drugs
17 July 2018 - At the FDA, we’re continuing to look at ways we can foster greater access to the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Jul 2018
Amazon is already undercutting prices on over-the-counter pills
7 July 2018 - Basic Care drugs are cheaper than CVS, Walgreens store brands. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Jul 2016
FDA approves Differin Gel 0.1% for over-the-counter use to treat acne
8 July 2016 - First retinoid approved for over-the-counter use. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Mar 2016
TGA review of the efficacy and safety of over-the-counter codeine combination medicines
24 March 2016 - Consideration is currently being given to a codeine rescheduling proposal to up-schedule to Schedule 4 (S4) low ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Jan 2016
Guild asks PBAC to review PBS de-listings
30 December 2015 - The Pharmacy Guild has written to the PBAC asking for a review of the de-listing from the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Nov 2015
Over-the-counter items recommended for de-listing or amendment from 1 January 2016
2 November 2015 - A number of over-the-counter products will delisted from the PBS on 1 January 2016 if the Minister ...