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Press Releases and Statements

Michigan Becomes 20th State to Adopt Age-18 Sales Law on Cough Medicine

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed HB 4412, legislation to combat teen abuse of OTC medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM).

Nov 14, 2019

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Petitions FDA to Establish a Clear Path for CBD in Dietary Supplements

Today CHPA submitted a citizen petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to exercise its existing statutory authority to swiftly issue regulations that establish a clear pathway for manufacturers to lawfully market cannabidiol in dietary supplements. 

Nov 14, 2019

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA and AACP Spearhead Pharmacy School Pilot for OTC Products

Through several CHPA member company donations, 144 U.S. schools of pharmacy received over 100 different OTC medicines, medical devices, and dietary supplements to educate and prepare future pharmacists.

Nov 11, 2019

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Submission

Prop 65 Acetaminophen Coalition Comments to OEHHA

We strongly urge the CIC not to “list” acetaminophen as a carcinogen due to the lack of evidence that it has been “clearly shown” to cause cancer, and due to the unnecessary confusion and fear it could cause among consumers and patients.

Nov 5, 2019

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Submission

Letter Regarding Hazard Identification Materials for Acetaminophen

This information is submitted on behalf of CHPA in response to the September 20, 2019 OEHHA notice: Announcement of the Carcinogen Identification Committee Meeting Scheduled for December 5, 2019, Notice of Availability of Hazard Identification Materials for Acetaminophen and Notice of Public Comment Period.

Nov 4, 2019

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement Regarding Acetaminophen Study in JAMA Psychiatry

CHPA supports and encourages continued research and promotes ongoing consumer education to help ensure safe use of OTC medicines.

Nov 1, 2019

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Submission

Letter Regarding H.R. 1922

On behalf of the Health Choices Coalition, we write to applaud efforts to restore OTC medications to full tax-preferred status, eliminating the need to first obtain a prescription.

Oct 22, 2019

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Press Releases and Statements

Dietary Supplement Industry Unites to Urge Swift Congressional Action on CBD

This week, the four leading trade associations representing the U.S. dietary supplement industry joined forces to urge Congress to take action to ensure consumer safety and provide legal clarity in the CBD product marketplace.

Oct 9, 2019

Video

Up And Away Parent Testimonial: Sugey & Carlos Huerta

It only took a moment for Sugey and Carlos’s toddler to accidentally swallow medicine that was left within his reach. It can happen to anyone. Take 90 seconds to watch their story, and learn how to keep your family safe.

Oct 3, 2019

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Educational Foundation Wins Grand Prize for Social Media

The CHPA Educational Foundation and its digital brand KnowYourOTCs earned the Grand Prize for “Social Media Campaign of the Year” in PR Daily’s 2019 Digital Marketing and Social Media Awards.

Aug 7, 2019

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