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HSA/FSA Campaign: Soothe Aches & Payments

Jul 31, 2020

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HSA/FSA Campaign: Reduce Fevers & Expenses

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 Reduce Doctors Visits

Without OTC medicines, 90 percent of consumers would have gone to the doctor instead.

Jun 1, 2020

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OTC Medicines Save Workplace Productivity

Thirty-four billion is saved in workplace productivity because OTC medicines make you feel better.

Jun 1, 2020

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Help Reduce the National Debt

Help reduce the national debt. Every $1 spent on OTC medicines saves the U.S. healthcare system more than $7.

Jun 1, 2020

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Save the Doctor for the Serious Stuff

Save the doctor for the serious stuff. Over-the-counter medicines save the U.S. healthcare system billions annually.

Jun 1, 2020

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OTC Medicines Save the U.S. Healthcare System Money

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

Jun 1, 2020

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