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FDA Announcement of a proposed safety-based Administrative Order (AO) to address dosage strengths of oral, single ingredient, pediatric acetaminophen products. This AO proposal includes the addition of weight and age-based dosing for children under age 12.

Given that prescription medications filled at pharmacies are universally exempt from sales tax, over-the-counter drugs merit the same tax-free status.

CHPA supports a review of existing rules and coordination efforts to identify opportunities that could mitigate shortage risks during times of peak need.

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Since existing federal laws already mandate comprehensive disclosure of all clinically relevant ingredients plus extensive post-market oversight, further state and local requirements layered on may afford minimal practical advantages.