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HSA/FSA Campaign: Reduce Fevers & Expenses

Jul 31, 2020

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OTC Medicines Provide $146 Billion in Value to the U.S. Healthcare System Annually

OTC medicines are accessible, affordable, and trusted solutions that provide $146 billion in value to the U.S. healthcare system annually.

Jul 31, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Allergy Relief & Wallet Relief

Jul 31, 2020

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OTC Medicines Save the U.S. Healthcare System Money

Ever $1 spent on OTC medicines saves the U.S. healthcare system more than $7.

Jul 31, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement: CDC’s JAMA Article on Decrease in Pediatric Medication Overdoses

CHPA released the following statement in response to the CDC Viewpoints article titled, “Prevention of Unintentional Medication Overdose Among Children,” published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Jul 28, 2020

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement Regarding Recent Observational Studies of NSAIDs and COVID-19

The results of nearly all recent observational studies of patients from around the world diagnosed with COVID-19 show no association between exposure to NSAIDs (including ibuprofen) and worsening clinical outcomes.

Jun 23, 2020

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Timeline for Implementation of OTC Monograph Reform Fees Under Provisions in H.R. 748 (the CARES Act)

What follows is a timeline for implementation of OTC monograph reform under HR 748, also known as the CARES Act.

Jun 23, 2020

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OTC Medicines Save Billions Annually

Over-the-counter medicines save the U.S. healthcare system billions annually.

Jun 1, 2020

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Your Neighborhood Drugstore is Waiting for You

Your neighborhood drugstore is waiting for you. If over-the-counter medicines weren't available, 27 million people would tough it out and not seek treatment.

Jun 1, 2020

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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Savings

Nicotine replacement therapy saves our healthcare system $1.3 billion per year.

Jun 1, 2020

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