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Our Initiatives

The Health in Hand Foundationleads influential, innovative educational initiatives that address specific areas where consumers need guidance and support.

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Meetings and Education Calendar

Save the date for upcoming CHPA meetings and events!

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Background Summary: Risks Associated with Codeine-Containing Cough Medicine

This Proposed Safety Administrative Order addresses the GRASE status of codeine, codeine phosphate, and codeine sulfate as antitussive active ingredients.

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Volatile Organic Compounds

While VOCs can have environmental impacts in aggregate, existing alternatives don’t always provide the consistent therapeutic results needed for OTC products relied upon by millions for. As such, any legislation aimed at further restricting pharmaceutical VOCs must carefully weigh potential unintended consequences on public health.

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