OTC Medicines

CHPA is uniquely positioned to provide access to OTC medicines and dietary supplements in nearly every category that can be donated and customized to the needs of underserved communities. Our product donation initiative is an ongoing effort to support these communities. So far, CHPA member companies have donated 70,000 products to people in need.

The OTC Pain Reliever Education Campaign educates consumers on how to appropriately select and safely use OTC internal analgesics.

CHPA opposes mandatory manufacturer-funded drug take-back programs as they threaten the affordability of OTC medications that consumers rely on as the first line of defense against common ailments.

Learn about rules and regulations for structured product labeling of OTC medicines.

Acetaminophen is a safe OTC analgesic that's widely used by adults and children when following recommended dosage guidelines. Lawmakers should oppose restrictions to access for either age group, as drug regulatory entities already actively monitor research and update consumer protections.

Lawmakers should refrain from imposing unnecessary access barriers to diphenhydramine, as leading manufacturers continuously assess and implement efforts to curb teen abuse without limiting adult availability.