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Insurance Coverage

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.

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State Government Reports

View members-only reports outlining progress on CHPA state legislative priorities.

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Program on OTC Oral Pediatric Cough and Cold Medicines

Under a voluntary program which began in November 2007, manufacturers of OTC oral pediatric cough and cold medicines should take the following steps in the labeling, packaging, and promotion of these medicines.

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Labeling OTC Medications in the States

Having individual states impose distinct labeling rules would create confusion around critical health details printed on packaging.

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Research & Data

CHPA strives to continually reinforce, define, and quantify the value of consumer healthcare products for consumers and the healthcare system. These CHPA research initiatives and products highlight the meaningful ways that consumer healthcare products provide consumers access to trusted, affordable, empowering self-care options.

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Advertising Practices for Nonprescription Medicines

The advertising of nonprescription, over-the-counter medicines helps acquaint the public with these products and must be truthful, not misleading, and must meet high standards reflecting the nature of the product advertised.

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FAQs

FAQs About Reforms to the OTC Monograph System
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Voluntary Guideline on Impurities in Monograph OTC Topicals Excluding NDA and ANDA Products

This white paper provides guidance for the evaluation and reporting of impurities in OTC monograph drug products formulated as topicals and topical rinses. This document serves as CHPA's member company consensus on this complex issue.

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FAQs

FAQs About Acetaminophen and Other Oral OTC Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers

Find frequently asked questions about OTC oral pain relievers and fever reducers including acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, and naproxen sodium.

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