CHPA and its members, the U.S. manufacturers and distributors of OTC medicines and nutritional supplements, recognize the efforts of the FDA to further develop methodologies and techniques for characterization of nanomaterials for drug applications.
The Health In Hand Foundation’s mobile-friendly website, HealthInHand.org, provides consumers with easily accessible information and guidance on how to safely use, store, and dispose of self-care products.
Given pharmacists' drug knowledge and public accessibility, states are exploring expanding their scope of practice permanently after the pandemic emergency measures expire. Empowering pharmacists to dispense products like oral contraceptives, and other consumer healthcare products could improve access and outcomes.
Providing coverage for clinically-validated, over-the-counter products capable of preventing complications or replacing higher cost prescriptions through flexible spending arrangements aligns with value-based models working to improve access and outcomes across populations.
Millions of Americans rely on OTC medicines as an accessible and effective solution for commonly occurring conditions. Learn about the value that OTCs provide to the U.S. healthcare system.
