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HSA/FSA Campaign: Pain Relief & Wallet Relief

Jul 31, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Soothe Aches & Payments

Jul 31, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement: CDC’s JAMA Article on Decrease in Pediatric Medication Overdoses

CHPA released the following statement in response to the CDC Viewpoints article titled, “Prevention of Unintentional Medication Overdose Among Children,” published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Jul 28, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement Regarding Recent Observational Studies of NSAIDs and COVID-19

The results of nearly all recent observational studies of patients from around the world diagnosed with COVID-19 show no association between exposure to NSAIDs (including ibuprofen) and worsening clinical outcomes.

Jun 23, 2020

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Timeline for Implementation of OTC Monograph Reform Fees Under Provisions in H.R. 748 (the CARES Act)

What follows is a timeline for implementation of OTC monograph reform under HR 748, also known as the CARES Act.

Jun 23, 2020

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Savings

Nicotine replacement therapy saves our healthcare system $1.3 billion per year.

Jun 1, 2020

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If OTC Medicines Weren't Available

If OTC medicines weren't available, 27 million people would tough it out and not seek treatment.

Jun 1, 2020

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Sniffles Don't Require a Waiting Room

Sniffles don't require a waiting room. Without over-the-counter medicines, 90% of consumers would have gone to the doctor instead.

Jun 1, 2020

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Get More Done When You Use OTC Medicines

Get more work done when you use over-the-counter medicines. Thirty-four billion is saved in workplace productivity because over-the-counter medicines make you feel better.

Jun 1, 2020

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OTC Medicines Reduce Doctors Visits

Without OTC medicines, 90 percent of consumers would have gone to the doctor instead.

Jun 1, 2020

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