CNBC

FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary told CNBC that his view is that "everything should be over the counter" unless a drug is unsafe, addictive or requires monitoring. He said the ...
Reason

FDA Commissioner Says 'Everything Should Be Over the Counter.' Don't Count on Big Pharma To Lead the Way.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary recently stated that when it comes to drugs that currently require a prescription, "everything should be over the counter" (OTC) unless ...
Scientific American

What if most medications were sold over the counter?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly mulling whether more prescription drugs should be sold over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies. In an interview on Wednesday, FDA commissioner Martin ...
Des Moines Register

Iowa bill advances that would allow ivermectin over-the-counter access

Iowa Republicans are considering a bill to allow over-the-counter access to the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin. Medical professionals and the FDA have warned against general human use of ivermectin, ...
The Conversation

Five everyday over‑the‑counter medicines with potential dangers

Kingston University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Many people assume that medicines sold over the counter are inherently safe. After all, if you can buy something in a ...
Acsh.org

FDA Commissioner Says 'Everything Should Be Over the Counter.' Don't Count on Big Pharma To Lead the Way

A system that allows drug makers to profit from restricted access will never liberalize on its own—and patients will continue to bear the cost. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty ...