Icaridin insect repellents approved in CanadaInsect repellents containing icaridin are widely available in Europe and were approved in the United States more recently. U.S. pharmacists cautiously optimistic about proposed “third class” of drugsUnder the FDA’s proposal, certain drugs that would otherwise require a prescription will be approved for nonprescription use under conditions of safe use. Practice Issues: Staggered acetaminophen overdose Study finds some patients unknowingly ingest large doses of acetaminophen by taking multiple products. Quebec coroners recommend moving dextromethorphan to Annex II Recommendations were made following the deaths of two men in their sixties who were victims of “accidental DM intoxication” in spring 2011. OTC Market Report 2012: GI remedies GI remedy market sees ups and downs. OTC Market Report 2012: Allergies Higher allergy prevalence drives steady growth OTC Market Report 2012: Smoking cessation NRTs slow down as more people become non-smokers. OTC Market Report 2012: Nutritional supplements Nutritional and sports products energize sales. OTC Counselling and Recommendations Survey Self care counselling grows more important. OTC Market Report 2012: Incontinence Incontinence products still on a tear. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last
