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.
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.
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.
CHPA and its member companies have an interest and expertise in label comprehension studies and support FDA's efforts to develop guidance for industry on this important topic.
Presentation by Scott Melville, president and CEO of CHPA regarding using innovative technologies and other conditions of safe use to expand which drug products can be considered nonprescription.