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CHPA Takes Action to Combat DXM Abuse

CHPA, in partnership with its members and state legislatures, takes decisive action to combat teen abuse of dextromethorphan.

Jul 1, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

Ohio Becomes 21st State to Adopt Age-18 Sales Law for Cough Medicine

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law HB 9, prohibiting the sale of DXM-containing products to minors.

Jul 1, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

Scott Emerson Receives Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award

CHPA awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award Wednesday to longtime industry leader Scott Emerson.

Jun 18, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

Oregon Repeal of Unnecessary OTC Restrictions is a Dose of Good Policy for Consumers and Healthcare

Oregon has repealed a 15-year-old law that banned OTC sales of certain medicines for colds and allergies containing PSE.

Jun 17, 2021

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States Reject Prescription Policies for PSE

Jun 17, 2021

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Elects Johnson & Johnson’s Michelle Wang Goodridge as Board Chair

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced the election of Michelle Wang Goodridge as the new Chair of the CHPA Board of Directors. Goodridge was elected along with six new board members.

Jun 16, 2021

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Submission

Comments Regarding Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement

PCPC and CHPA appreciate the opportunity to comment on FDA Notice of Intent to Prepare and Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate environmental effects for marketing certain OTC sunscreen products.

Jun 14, 2021

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Submission

Comments on Best Practices in Developing Proprietary Names for Human Nonprescription Drugs

In keeping with the mission of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research’s Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology Division of Medication Error and Prevention Analysis, this CHPA member feedback is designed to minimize the risk of medication errors due to consumer confusion attributed to an OTC drug product name.

Jun 14, 2021

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Research Reports

The Evolution of Self-Care

Consumer self-care changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. This report from IRI and CHPA divides consumers into seven distinct segments and discussed how CPGs and retailers can reach them with the right health and wellness solutions.

Jun 10, 2021

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Podcast

CHPA Chat: Environmental Policy Meets Consumer Healthcare at the State Level

What does climate change and environmental policy have to do with FDA approved self-care products? More than you’d think! Hear from Carlos Gutierrez and Kevin Canan as they dig into what’s ahead for the consumer healthcare industry when it comes to environmental rules and regulations.

Jun 7, 2021

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