Rx-to-OTC Switch Resource List
Last updated June 8, 2020.
3D Communications Cynthia DiBiasi, Partner 301.320.9331 |
3D Communications is a strategic communications and training firm specializing in preparing companies for FDA filings and meetings as well as speaker training and media training. 3D offers a full range of services – from helping companies develop and deliver data driven presentations and strategies to training presenters on effective communication skills. 3D Communications has developed proprietary tools designed specifically for FDA advisory committee meetings including, slide recall software, a customized document management portal and a rich database of more than 3000 current and prior advisory committee members. In addition, their subsidiary 3D Productions provides all the audiovisual and technology support required for a successful FDA advisory committee meetings. 3D has assisted their clients prepare for more than 40 FDA advisory committee meetings including Prilosec®, alli®, and Mevacor® as well as meetings on OTC issues, including nicotine replacement therapy, label comprehension, actual use trials, and various ingredient specific issues. |
Douglas Bierer Consulting Douglas Bierer, Ph.D., President 513.272.0094 |
Douglas Bierer Consulting, LLC,Consulting on regulatory affairs and product development issues for nonprescription drugs and cosmetic products, Rx-to-OTC switch, FDA advisory committee presentations, and strategic planning. |
Concentrics Research LLC Julie L. Aker, President and Chief Executive Officer Julie.Aker@concentricsresearch.com 317.706.3200 |
Concentrics Research LL Concentrics specializes in providing research services to pharmaceutical, nutritional/dietary supplement, and medical device companies. We are a recognized leader in the Rx-to-OTC switch services industry with expertise in the conduct of phase III and IV clinical trials, actual use trials, volumetric forecasting, sensory testing, OTC label comprehension testing, Rx label and package insert comprehension testing, and consumer use oriented marketing research. |
Envisage Consulting LLC Doreen Frank, President 908.236.8550 |
Envisage Consulting, LLC provides consulting on regulatory affairs and development of regulatory strategy for nonprescription drugs and cosmetic products, Rx-to-OTC switch, 505(b)(2)s, and labeling/advertising. |
International Research Services, Inc. Stephen R. Schwartz, President and Chief Executive Officer 914.937.6500, ext. 116 |
International Research Services, Inc., Clinical testing of OTC & Rx products; expertise in dermatologics, pediatrics, G.I., analgesics, diet/weight loss & oral care preparations; specialization in combining large clinical panels with high-tech analysis including, thermography & skin surface image analysis; has extensive computerized panel basis in New York. |
NCI Consulting Susan Lavine Coleman, President 856.866.1133 |
NCI Consulting helps pharmaceutical and healthcare-oriented consumer products companies maximize sales and profit growth, utilizing proprietary tools in such areas as: business opportunity analysis, competitive strategy development and scenario planning, lifecycle planning, product and claims innovation, market impact modeling, and market entry maximization. A leader in Rx-to-OTC switch for nearly 25 years, NCI’s seasoned team of R&D, medical and commercial managers:
To date, NCI has supported approximately 40 switch initiatives and has evaluated hundreds of drugs for switch potential across more than 50 indications and drug classes. |
Palm Beach CRO Arthur Simon, Ph.D., Executive Vice President 561.200.3344 |
Palm Beach CRO is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing clients and sponsors full clinical trial expertise throughout North America and Europe. We are a therapeutically focused CRO that provides clinical support to pharmaceutical (RX and OTC), biotechnology and medical device companies. As a small to medium size CRO, we are able to provide high quality and cost-efficient services, rapid turnaround and proactive efforts to deliver on-time completion. In addition, the attention to details by the vastly experienced founders and staff offer strategic clinical insight and operational flexibility. The programs Palm Beach CRO manage range from label comprehension, proof-of-concept studies,small multicenter trials, through Phase III.Therapeutic Areas of Expertise include: analgesics, cough and cold, gastrointestinal, dermatology, women's health care, urology, smoking cessation, antihyperlipidemia, and allergy. |
Pegus Research, Inc. David C. Bradford, Ph.D., MPH, Senior Vice President for OTC Switches 801.487.9899 |
PEGUS Research, Inc., is a full-service CRO with broad experience in a wide range of studies to evaluate the suitability of a drug for an over-the-counter (OTC) switch. We provide consultation about the feasibility of a switch and design and conduct the studies generally needed for a switch. This commonly includes one or more label comprehension studies (LCS), a self-selection study (SSS), and an actual use trial (AUT). PEGUS uses pharmacies as enrollment sites for SSS and AUT work because they most closely represent the circumstances in which people select an OTC drug. PEGUS designs studies to assess consumer use of a drug under OTC-like conditions. We use a sample of prospective actual users who select and use the study drug the way they normally would if the drug were already available without a prescription. This development model has been used in successful consumer product campaigns both in the United States and the UK. PEGUS also conducts specialized safety surveillance trials and undertakes other research studies that require novel research methods. For more information please visit our web site at www.pegus.com. |
Pinney Associates, Inc. Lucy Owen, Vice President of Program Operations and Rx-to-OTC Switch 301.718.8440 |
Pinney Associates' unique scientific resources and broad experience in public health enable us to provide distinctive professional consulting services to our consumer healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. Our senior management team of leaders in health policy, behavioral science, pharmacology and behavior change work closely with our team of clinical pharmacologists, behavioral scientists, medical experts and clinicians, and biostatisticians. We enable our clients to:
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Susan B. Levy Consulting, LLC Susan B. Levy, Founder & Principal susan@susanblevyconsulting.com 908.654.1054, ext. 102 |
Susan B. Levy Consulting, LLC is a boutique consulting firm that works exclusively with consumer health and wellness companies to develop and implement growth strategies. Our team leverages extensive industry expertise and relationships to deliver outstanding business results. The firm has successfully worked to acquire and divest assets, in-license innovative technologies, develop efficient and effective go-to-market plans, deliver winning marketing and brand strategies, manage and creatively grow brands, advise on Rx-to-OTC switches and identify geographic expansion strategies. |
Trident Group, Inc. Raymond Freisheim, Partner 215.346.2347 |
Trident provides business development services to the Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Nutraceutical Industries. It has a proven track record in product acquisition, technology sourcing, and licensing opportunity evaluation. Trident also offers cutting edge market intelligence, strategic plan development and implementation, new product ideation, and Rx to OTC sourcing. |