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Submission

Comments to FDA: CP Requesting an Amendment of the Marketing Status for Loperamide

Herein CHPA provides comments on Citizen Petition #FDA-2016-P-43881, which requests an amendment of the marketing status for loperamide (Imodium) from nonprescription to prescription.

Sep 5, 2017

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Submission

Letter to U.S. Trade Representative: NAFTA Negotiations

CHPA comments on what should be included in a sectoral annex on pharmaceuticals in the TBT chapter of NAFTA.

Sep 5, 2017

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Submission

Comments to USP: Modernization of the USP Compendia for OTC Pharmaceuticals

Letter regarding modernization of the USP compendia for OTC medicines. CHPA supports improving the compendial test methods and establishing product standards for safety.

Jul 27, 2017

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Submission

Comments to FDA: CP Regarding OTC Heartburn Products

Herein, CHPA provides comments on Citizen Petition FDA-2017-P-27331 which requests the addition of a warning to labeling for all OTC drug products labeled to relieve or prevent heartburn associated with reflux disease, acid indigestion, and sour stomach noting that these products do not eliminate the risk of esophageal cancer.

Jul 19, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Statement on House Passage of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017

CHPA congratulates the House of Representatives on the passage of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017.

Jul 12, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Applauds Oregon Lawmakers for Age-18 Sales Law on Cough Medicine

To combat teen abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM), Oregon Governor Kate Brown today signed legislation prohibiting the sale of DXM-containing products to minors.

Jun 15, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA Applauds Nevada Lawmakers for Age-18 Sales Law on Cough Medicine

This week, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed legislation prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors.

Jun 1, 2017

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Submission

Comments to EPA: Executive Order, Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda

CHPA appreciates the opportunity to provide our comments to the EPA regarding the Executive order, "Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda".

May 15, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

Study Shows Safety of Cough and Cold Medicines for Children

A newly published article in the medical journal Pediatrics concludes that over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines for children are safe when used and stored as directed.

May 4, 2017

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Press Releases and Statements

More Americans Suffering from Seasonal Allergies and Choosing Nonprescription Medicine

New research from CHPA and Nielsen indicates that more Americans are suffering from seasonal allergies and are choosing nonprescription, OTC, treatments rather than prescription medications.

Mar 16, 2017

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