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Press Releases and Statements

CHPA congratulates Patrizia Cavazzoni on her recent appointment as director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).

Apr 13, 2021

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

Jun 1, 2020

Submission

CHPA comments on issues associated with the public health benefit of certain drugs being available without a prescription, but only after intervention by a pharmacist.

Dec 17, 2007

Submission

We understand that FDA is considering a switch of a second generation antihistamine, from prescription to OTC status, over the objections of the company. CHPA opposes a policy to force switch over the objections of the drug sponsor.

Mar 26, 2003

Submission

This submission represents CHPA's detailed written comments as follow-up to the June meeting and is intended to complement the Association's oral presentation.

Aug 25, 2000

Submission

CHPA presentations at Food and Drug Administration OTC Part 15 hearing - Over-the-Counter Medications: A Success Story.

Jun 28, 2000