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Later, a Federal Drug Administration advisory panel, citing safety and other issues, recommended over-the-counter medicines for children ages 2-6 be removed from stores ... Medical experts always have advised using these methods to treat coughs, colds and pain, but they are being stressed more now that certain over-the-counter medicines have been pulled from store shelves ... Dr. Will Sorey, associate professor of pediatrics at UMC, said over-the-counter medicines for coughs and colds have never... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Meth detector may fall into a legal gray zone Nov 6, 2007
Philips said meth gives off a telltale sign that differs from other chemicals, including pseudoephedrine a key component of meth that is present in some over-the-counter medicines. "We tested pseudoephedrine, and it's going to give a different chemical signature than meth," Philips said. (USA Today)
Keeping tabs on kids' medicines Nov 6, 2007
When can children buy over the counter medicines ... When can children buy over the counter medicines. (Morpeth Herald)
CVS Caremark 3Q profit more than doubles in wake of CVS's March purchase of Caremark Nov 2, 2007
Much of the retail growth was focused in over-the-counter medicines, health and beauty products, and digital photo processing. Meredith Adler, an analyst for Lehman Brothers, called it a good quarter. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
CHPA Commends Senator Biden on Legislation Aimed at Curbing Medicine-Abuse Trend Nov 1, 2007
Following is a statement by Linda A. Suydam, D.P.A., president of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), on the bill's introduction: "CHPA commends Senator Biden and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) for their recent congressional effort to address the problem of teens abusing medicines to get high. The trend of teens looking to the medicine cabinet to get high with prescription and over-the-counter medicines is very troubling.... (PR Newswire)
Michigan State Medical Society Foundation 'Makes A Difference' by Assisting Those in Crisis Shelters Oct 27, 2007
Participating volunteers go into their communities, hang plastic bags on doorknobs and request that they be filled with basic necessities such as over-the-counter medicines, disposable diapers, new socks and underwear, baby food and formula, and household cleaning supplies. "Our goal is to collect thousands of bags filled with donated items," said Mary Crawford, MSMS Alliance board member and Make a Difference project chair. (PR Newswire)
Children's Cold and Cough Medicine Oct 23, 2007
This preceeded an FDA panel s recommendation that over-the-counter medicines should not be used with children under the age of 6 due to ineffectiveness. The medications have never been tested in children, though the components themselves have been deemed safe, but no dosing standards were approved for children by the FDA. As of now the recall involves only medications for children under the age of 2, though The American College of Chest Physicians decided in 2005 that most active ingredients are... (Suite101.com)
Woman pins hopes on costly experimental treatment Oct 23, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Andover * Bolton * Coventry * East Hartford * East Windsor * Ellington. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Warning on child cold medicine widened Oct 22, 2007
The over-the-counter medicines should be studied further, the outside experts told the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA isn t required to follow the advice of its panels of outside experts but does so most of the time. (Buffalo News)
FDA panel: No cold medicines to children under 6 Oct 22, 2007
Panel: No evidence that the over-the-counter medicines help young children. More study sought about how cough, cold medicines work in children. (CNN -- Health)
Special report: Prescription medicines Oct 22, 2007
Each year, Britons are dying in their thousands because of the side effects of prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Reported deaths are up 155 per cent in a decade and experts are seeking new safeguards. (Independent)
Cold medicine bad for children under 6 Oct 21, 2007
The over-the-counter medicines should be studied further, even after decades in which children have received billions of doses a year, the outside experts told the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA isn't required to follow the advice of its panels of outside experts but does so most of the time. (Edmonton Sun)
Panel: Kids Shouldn't Use Medicines Oct 21, 2007
The over-the-counter medicines should be studied further, even after decades in which children have received billions of doses a year, the outside experts told the Food and Drug Administration ... Pediatricians pushing for greater restrictions told the FDA advisers Thursday that the over-the-counter medicines shouldn't be given to children younger than 6, an age group they called the most vulnerable to any potential ill effects. (Time.com)
Statement from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Today's Joint FDA Advisory Committee Recommendations Regarding Pediatric Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicines Oct 20, 2007
"Today, the advisory committee decided that there was insufficient evidence in pediatric populations to support efficacy. This is an issue we will address with FDA. We are already planning pharmacokinetic studies in children, which are the first step toward confirming correct dosing, and we will work with FDA to design appropriate pediatric clinical efficacy studies." CHPA is the 126-year-old trade association representing U.S. manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter medicines and... (PR Newswire)
Panel nixes meds for tots Oct 20, 2007
The over-the-counter medicines should be studied further, even after decades in which children have received billions of doses a year, the outside experts told the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA isn t required to follow the advice of its panels of outside experts but does so most of the time. (Montana Standard, MT)
Advisers Conclude Cough, Cold Medicines Dont Work In Young Children Oct 20, 2007
The outside experts are telling the Food and Drug Administration that the over-the-counter medicines should be studied some more. Earlier Friday an American Academy of Pediatrics official called for cold and cough medicine labels to say they don't work in children under age six and may actually be dangerous. (KWTX.com, TX)
Doctors Press FDA On Cold Meds For Kids Oct 19, 2007
The expert advisers to the Food and Drug Administration began a two-day meeting to consider a petition from the pediatricians that seeks a government statement saying the over-the-counter medicines shouldn't be used in children under 6 because they don't help them and aren't safe. The FDA has yet to act on the petition, pending a recommendation expected late Friday from the joint panel of outside experts in pediatrics and nonprescription drugs, said the agency's Dr. Joel Schiffenbauer. (CBS News)
Doctors Want Ban On Cold Medicines For Older Children, Too Oct 19, 2007
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are to meet Thursday and Friday to consider a petition that over-the-counter medicines for the sniffles shouldn't be used for any children five or younger. Last week, drug makers voluntarily pulled oral cough and cold medicines for children under two. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cold Medicine Safety Oct 19, 2007
The doctors told the Food and Drug Administration advisers that the over-the-counter medicines shouldn't be given to children younger than 6 in part because they aren't safe. Such a prohibition would go beyond last week's drug industry move to eliminate sales of the nonprescription drugs targeted at children under 2. (WTVR.com, VA)
Government advisers to weigh options in scrutiny of cold medicines for youngest children Oct 19, 2007 * Nation not affected by US recall of infant medicine Oct 13, 2007 Voluntary withdrawal of oral infant medicines Oct 13, 2007 TODAY: Money tips for stay-at-home moms Oct 11, 2007 Old-fashioned remedies better for young children Oct 11, 2007 Statement from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association on the Safety of Pediatric Over-the-Counter Medicines Oct 3, 2007 Cold formulas too risky for kids Oct 3, 2007 FDA: Kids' Medicines NOT Recommended Oct 1, 2007 '08 is the goal for Health Center: Residents attend meeting to learn about plans to provide primary health care in Columbus Jct. Sep 26, 2007 Are expired drugs OK? Sep 18, 2007 MindShare Hires CMO Sep 14, 2007 Common misdiagnosis: most women believe they have a yeast infection when they don't Sep 11, 2007 Working at drugstore taught many a lesson Sep 6, 2007 The Right Formula Sep 6, 2007 GSK chairman set to meet shareholders Sep 3, 2007 Alakai weighs anchor Aug 27, 2007 Safety and Efficacy of Pediatric Cough & Cold Medicines Aug 20, 2007 FDA to Review Safety of Cold Remedies for Kids Aug 18, 2007 Parents Not Talking with Kids about Drug Dangers, Group... Aug 8, 2007 Robo-Tripping Aug 1, 2007 Drug-drive clampdown urged Jul 30, 2007 Nestle wins EU approval to buy Gerber baby food Jul 28, 2007 Pharmacy owners arrested for selling illegal drugs Jul 25, 2007 Your child suffer from headaches? Jul 20, 2007 Beijing Med-Pharm Corp. Jul 17, 2007 Stores stop selling medicines that contain 'cheese' ingredient Jul 17, 2007 One-third Of Community Pharmacists Don't Tell Parents They Are Dispensing Off-label Drugs To Children Jul 12, 2007 Health is savings wild card Jul 8, 2007 Protecting pets from the heat Jun 29, 2007 Officers: Public can help with drug war Jun 28, 2007 Organize BizTravel With Pill Boxes Jun 19, 2007 Meth Adds Scourge to Troubled Native American Lands Jun 13, 2007 Its allergy time in the Basin Jun 12, 2007 Retail theft risks health of unaware consumers Jun 11, 2007 Muscle cream blamed for death of teen runner Jun 10, 2007 No Drugs Found In Bodies Of Hanging Victims Jun 7, 2007 Cyber bullying, drug abuse on increase Jun 6, 2007 Bayer keen on consumer health buys Jun 3, 2007 20 tips for patients to prevent medical errors May 28, 2007 Drug changes could save 3m May 20, 2007 Supermarkets to limit access to abused cough medicines May 17, 2007 Suffolk bans non-prescription cough medicine for minors May 16, 2007 Giant to limit access to DXM May 16, 2007 It's the achooo time of year May 9, 2007 Doctors call for probe into painkiller addiction May 7, 2007 Over-the-counter addicts on more than 70 pills a day May 5, 2007 Triad researcher: Drug regulators have botched safety issues Apr 27, 2007 7 Middle School Students Taken To Hospitals Apr 26, 2007 Flu cures could be sold only by prescription in war on drugs Apr 26, 2007 Paperless Care: VA takes the lead in electronic medical records, which promise lower costs, better treatment Apr 25, 2007 Sick over teen's use of medicine for high Apr 20, 2007 German entrepreneur fights regulations to build pharmacy chain Apr 17, 2007 Senate passes Medicaid overhaul bill Apr 13, 2007 'Tis the Season: Pollen, Allergies Attack Moore Countians Apr 13, 2007 Tips to keep summer skin irritations at bay Apr 11, 2007 Wall Street does not expect blockbuster U.S. sales from Merck's Vioxx follow-up, Arcoxia Apr 11, 2007 Strong Winds Aggravate Allergies Apr 11, 2007 VA Takes the Lead in Paperless Care Apr 10, 2007 County: Curb kids' access to cough medicine Apr 8, 2007 Teens taking too many spoonfuls Apr 8, 2007 Medicaid bill would reward doctors for patient care Apr 3, 2007 Bag rules cause carry-on at airport Apr 1, 2007 Shopping for health care can be tough Apr 1, 2007 Crying for relief: Dry spell adds to headache Mar 28, 2007 Full Story... Mar 25, 2007
Yesterday, pediatricians told the panel that over-the-counter medicines should not be given to children younger than six. Doctors are pushing for greater restrictions, saying the medicines not only don't work, but can also be dangerous. (KLAS-TV)
Safety of cold medicines for youngest children in spotlight in US Oct 18, 2007
The expert advisers to the Food and Drug Administration were scheduled to meet Thursday and Friday to consider a petition that argues the over-the-counter medicines should not be used in children 5 and younger. The meeting opens a week after drug makers pulled from sale oral cough and cold medicines for children under 2. (International Herald Tribune)
In Taiwan, cough and cold medicines are neither classified as prescription nor over the counter medicines. They belong to a third category -- "instructed use medicines," meaning that their usage has to be directed either by a doctor or pharmacist. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
CHPA will be launching a major, multi-year national campaign to educate parents and healthcare providers about the safe use of over-the-counter medicines in children, partnering with major physician, nurse, and pharmacist organizations ... CHPA is the 126-year-old trade association representing U.S. manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplement products. (USA Today -- Money)
If offered by your husbands employer, definitely take advantage of their Flexible Spending Account, which allows you to put pretax dollars away for co-payments, prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines. Put money in a Dependent Care Account; the pretax dollars can cover child care costs, including summer camp. (MSNBC -- Business)
But this year, parents are being urged not to give infants and toddlers some over-the-counter medicines ... And, for older children, another warning about over-the-counter medicines: Read labels carefully. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
CHPA is the 126-year-old-trade association representing U.S. manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplement products. Contact: Elizabeth Funderburk 202. (PR Newswire)
Over-the-counter medicines to stifle coughs and colds probably don't work in young children and may be dangerous, especially for children under 2 years of age, according to safety experts within the Food and Drug Administration. And because that message isn't getting through to parents, FDA experts last week recommended a ban on dozens of cough and cold formulations that use decongestants and antihistamines and are specifically marketed for use in children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The FDA cautions parents against giving children over-the-counter medicines, out of safety concerns. ABC News From World News with Charles Gibson By LIZ MARLANTES, GREG McCOWN and MARY BRUCE Sept. 30, 2007 Font Size. (ABC News)
A Latina woman in the audience said opening in January would be important because many Latino residents in the area won t seek medical attention out of town when roads are bad in the winter and tend to self treat themselves with over-the-counter medicines. Kemp said the clinic might start on a part-time basis, but it would be required to be fully implemented in three years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The good news is that for many over-the-counter medicines, it isn t hazardous to take them past the expiration date according to Health Department No. 10 Medical Director Dr. James Wilson. However, he said to discuss it first with a doctor or pharmacist. (Cadillac News, MI)
New York-based Adelman previously served as media director at Johnson & Johnson's global marketing group, where he focused on increasing digital marketing efforts and introducing communications planning processes to the company's over-the-counter medicines, pharmaceuticals and medical devices businesses. J&J was a major MindShare client before the agency withdrew from the company's global media review in the spring. (MediaWeek.com)
They buy over-the-counter medicines for yeast infections or they call the doctor to get a prescription for medicine over and over again. . (EurekAlert!)
We didn t stock grocery items, and there was but a fraction of today s prescription and over the counter medicines and skin treatments. Sulfa drugs, narcotics such as codeine and barbiturates were among the most medically prescribed drugs. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The sector also includes over-the-counter medicines and animal-care and diabetes products. Bayer's Nexavar (a cancer medication), Yasmin (a contraceptive), Betaferon-Betaseron (a treatment for multiple sclerosis) and Kogenate (a hematology and cardiology medication) contributed to strong pharmaceutical sales. (SmartMoney)
Mr Garnier believes GSK should have a strong presence in prescription and over-the-counter medicines to balance the risk associated with drugs research and development with stable cashflows from consumer brands. GSK also favours the twin approach because drugs, particularly in emerging markets, are being launched on a non-prescription basis. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Over-the-counter medicines for motion sickness also are sold at the ship's gift shop. . (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
CHPA is the 126-year-old trade association representing U.S. manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter medicines and nutritional supplement products. (Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2007, and first posted on Friday, August 17, 2007). (SpiritIndia)
Federal officials said use of over-the-counter medicines have been blamed for "adverse events" that led to more than 1,500 children under 2 years of age to be treated in hospital emergency rooms since 2004. And the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it knows of at least three deaths tied to use of the medications in children younger than 2. (MEDLINEplus)
Parents are not spending enough time talking to their children about drug use, especially the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medicines, according to a survey released Tuesday. The annual survey by the found that 49 percent of parents of youngsters in grades 7 through 12 reported having frequent discussions with their children about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse in 2006, defined as four or more in the year. (Fox News)
However, the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America said a survey of its members suggested the drug abuse foes don't think parents recognize abuse of over-the-counter medicines as a youth problem. The group and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, which represents manufacturers of the medicines, created a Web site to build awareness of the problem. (WNBC.com, NY)
"Cannabis is known to impair coordination, visual perception, tracking and vigilance.The RAC Foundation also wants better labelling of prescription and over-the-counter medicines so consumers can know whether their driving is likely to be impaired.Mr King said: "We would like to see a traffic light labelling scheme introduced on drug packaging, with red meaning should not drive at all, amber means you should be wary of driving and green meaning you are OK to drive. "Recent research has found a... (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Novartis is focusing on three main areas: inventing new prescription medicines, vaccines, and selling low-cost generic drugs and over-the-counter medicines. . (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Some of the confiscated over-the-counter medicines included pain killer Neuralgin and throat reliever Lemocin as well as several kinds of antibiotics and anti-allergy drug CTM.. "We are still tracking down another two suspects who played a bigger role as they allegedly imported these medicines or at least they have direct contact with the producers," Yoga said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Dr Shevel recommends that parents concerned about a child showing an apparent pattern of headaches and sleeplessness should try to address the problem without resorting to over-the-counter medicines. In his three decades of medical experience, prescribing a routine of healthy living is one of the most important steps you can take to help your child he believes. (iAfrica.com)
Sunstone is a privately held manufacturer of primarily over-the-counter medicines. It has operations in Tangshan, Hebei Province, China. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
But after learning that the cause was shoplifting not brisk sales they stopped selling the over-the-counter medicines. Manager Dennis Daily said children as young as 12 who live in the many apartment complexes around the northwest Dallas supermarket were stealing the medicine to mix with black tar heroin to make "cheese," a deadly drug that has claimed the lives of 23 area teens since January 2005. (KHOU.com, TX)
Pharmacists said the most common off-label dispensing of prescribed and over-the-counter medicines involved giving a drug to a child who was younger than the recommended minimum age for the drug or giving them higher than the recommended dose ... More than 60 per cent of the community pharmacists surveyed said that they had been asked by a member of the public to sell over-the-counter medicines, such as antihistamines, analgesics and steroids, for off-label use in children. (Science Daily)
That includes Medicare premiums, prescription drugs, noncovered services, co-payments and deductibles, but not over-the-counter medicines, dental work or long-term care insurance premiums. Naturally, if you run into a lot of health problems, live in a particularly high-cost area or outlive your life expectancy, you could spend far more. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Some pet companies have ramps that owners can place on the edge of pools so dogs can get out easily," Hartfield said.Heat is not the only difficulty pet owners will face this summer. Ticks and fleas are also common for outdoor pets. People can minimize their pets' chances of getting pests by avoiding tall grass and keeping a trimmed yard. For infestations inside the home, the Animal Protection Institute recommends vacuuming regularly and disposing of the vacuum bag. Preventive treatments also... (Madison County Record, AL)
The problem among teens also extends to over-the-counter medicines, with one called Coricidin leading the way. The drug, also called "Triple C," "Dex" or "skittles," is a cold medicine which leaves the user with a drunken effect. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Over the Counter Medicines (best for travel - Advil, Tums, Benadryl). Actual Medications. (Suite101.com)
One reason: Unlike heroin and marijuana, meth is easily manufactured using common chemicals found in household products or over-the-counter medicines. First-time users of the drug, which can be smoked, snorted or injected, experience a long-lasting high and feeling of euphoria and excitement. (MEDLINEplus)
There are over-the-counter medicines such Loratidine, an antihistamine, and nasal-saline washes. In fact, it can be made at home, Parks said about nasal-saline washes, a combination of warm water and salt. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Health experts say they can't recall specific examples where stolen baby formula or over-the-counter medicines have resulted in a consumer health or safety complaint. But consumer attorneys suggest that may be because people don't know that some products were stolen. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Johnson & Johnson, the makers of Bengay, expressed sympathy for the family and reminded consumers about the importance of reading the label on this and all over-the-counter medicines to ensure safe and proper use, in a statement released Saturday. The label on Ultra Strength Bengay says the product should be applied no more than three or four times daily and consumers should stop and see a doctor if the condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than a week, spokeswoman Meghan Marschall... (Globe and Mail)
(June 6, 2007)--A toxicology report released Wednesday indicates no over-the-counter medicines, illegal drugs or alcohol were in the bodies of four hanging victims. Investigators believe a woman hanged her three girls, then committed suicide, at the family's mobile home in Hudson Oaks about 25 miles west of Fort Worth. (KWTX.com, TX)
"There are things they can snort and take that are over-the-counter medicines (to get high).". Many pharmacies are aware of the increased abuse of over-the-counter cold medicines in particular. (The News-Herald)
Bayer AG is keen on further acquisitions of over-the-counter medicines as part of a strategy to balance "volatility" within its larger prescription drugs business, its head of healthcare said on Thursday. "We continue to believe that, with discipline, we can find attractive OTC assets," Arthur Higgins told Reuters on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations. (Ninemsn)
This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbs. 3. (Anchorage Daily News)
Drug Changes Could Save 3m (from York Press). YORK CITY KNIGHTS DIARY. (York Press)
Retail pharmacies in Giant stores will join other grocery chains owned by Royal Ahold NV beginning Sunday in restricting the sales of over-the-counter medicines containing dextromethorphan, also called DXM, a common ingredient in cough syrups, pills and lozenges ... "We're slowly but surely emptying the shelves of our pharmacies of over-the-counter medicines.". (NEPA News, PA)
The measure, approved in a unanimous vote without debate, came after a half dozen youth and drug counselors testified at the Riverhead meeting, warning that abuse of the over-the-counter medicines can cause psychosis, brain damage, and even death in those from 12 to 15, who label their usage "robotripping" or "skittling.". "We're not going to stop every young person from getting high on cough syrup," said Legis. (Newsday -- Long Island)
"We're slowly but surely emptying the shelves of our pharmacies of over-the-counter medicines.". "As soon as we find out what the kids are up to and do something about it, three days later, they're onto something else," he said. (Sunspot.net -- Business)
Besides avoidance nd some people aren't going to give up Fido the second best treatment for allergies is over-the-counter medicines like Claritin. And the third-best treatment may be patience for the end of the season. (Forest City Summit, IO)
The industry also voluntarily agreed to a maximum pack size of 32 tablets for all over-the-counter medicines containing codeine and dihydrocodeine. . (Which?)
She said: "I think addiction to over-the-counter medicines has been going on for a long time but many doctors do not pick up on it, partly because their patients do not mention it. "It is a bit like having an alcohol problem -you tend to keep that a secret. You are not going to tell someone that you are taking 13 Nurofen Plus a night. (Daily Mail)
Furberg's commentary is focused on various nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which include over-the-counter medicines such as Advil and Aleve and prescription medicines such as Celebrex. Furberg said that scientific studies suggest that high doses of naproxen, known by the brand name Aleve, don't increase patients' risks for heart attacks. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
School officials sent home a letter, asking parents to talk with their children about drug use, including the use of over-the-counter medicines. The students who became ill are expected to be OK.. (News4Jax.com, FL)
It is feared the ingredients of 80 over-the-counter medicines can be extracted by criminals to create highly-addictive crystal meth. They include Lemsip Flu 12-hour capsules, Benylin Cough & Congestion liquid and Nurofen Cold & Flu tablets. (Daily Mail)
The VA is now rolling out "My HealtheVet," a feature that allows patients to create a portal to their own charts, where they can record measurements they take at home (weight, pulse, blood sugar, blood pressure); list over-the-counter medicines they use; and offer comments about their health. "It's a little like MySpace," said Joel Kupersmith, former dean of the Texas Tech University School of Medicine and now the VA's chief research and development officer, referring to the social networking... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Similar proposals are pending in Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Oklahoma, said a trade group for makers of over-the-counter medicines. There were 76 cases of teens last year abusing dextromethorphan in Suffolk, Nassau and Westchester counties, according to the Long Island Regional Poison and Drug Information Center at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola. (Newsday -- Health)
Traditionally in Germany, drugs are not discounted and people need to go to a registered pharmacist to buy over-the-counter medicines like aspirin ... By contrast, DocMorris discounts over-the-counter medicines, which it buys in bulk, and reduces the price of prescription treatments by shouldering half of the cost that patients have to pay when they get a prescription filled ... Axel Schrder says sales grew by more than a third after he hung a green DocMorris sign over his pharmacy in the... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
People who agree to develop health improvement plans, keep their doctors' appointments and maintain healthy lifestyles would earn credits on an electronic debit card that they could use for extra health benefits, such as over-the-counter medicines. Doctors and other medical providers also would be placed on an incentive system. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Many allergies, also known as hay fever or rhinitis, can be treated with over-the-counter medicines or allergy shots, which work by exposing the body to small amounts of allergens to build up its tolerance for the substance. To be effective, allergy shots are given on a schedule, typically once or twice a week for three to six months and then once a month for three to five years. (The Pilot Newspaper)
That's fine if you have a mild rash: Over-the-counter medicines make you more comfortable for a little while, but they're only for short-term use less than two weeks, says Wright. If your itching is unbearable, see a doctor for stronger treatment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Arcoxia is part of a class of drugs called cox-2 inhibitors, thought to be gentler on the stomach than over-the-counter medicines such as Tylenol and Advil. Pfizer, which made Bextra, still sells Celebrex, another cox-2 drug. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
"We can't be out when it's really strong like this," said Wendy Wieczorek, clutching some over-the-counter medicines. "We have bloody noses and it's pretty bad.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The VA is now rolling out "My Health e Vet," a feature that allows patients to create a portal to their own charts, where they can record measurements they take at home (weight, pulse, blood sugar, blood pressure); list over-the-counter medicines they use; and offer comments about their health. "It's a little like MySpace," said Joel Kupersmith, former dean of the Texas Tech University School of Medicine and now the VA's chief research and development officer, referring to the social networking... (Washington Post)
This trend has drawn the attention of Suffolk lawmakers who recently introduced legislation that would ban the sale of over-the-counter medicines containing dextromethorphan to anyone 18 and younger ... At the moment, no laws in the United States restrict the sale of these remedies to minors, said Virginia Cox, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a trade group that represents manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines and that supports the age restriction. (Newsday)
This trend has drawn the attention of Suffolk lawmakers, who recently introduced legislation that would ban the sale of over-the-counter medicines containing dextromethorphan to anyone 18 and younger ... At the moment, no laws in the United States restrict the sale of these remedies to minors, said Virginia Cox, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, a trade group that represents manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines and supports the age restriction. (Newsday -- Health)
People who agree to develop a health improvement plan, try to carry it out and keep their doctors' appointments would earn credits on an electronic debit card that they could use for such things as over-the-counter medicines and health club memberships. Missouri has about 825,000 Medicaid recipients ' down from a peak of 1 million in 2005, when Republican Gov. Matt Blunt and the GOP-led Legislature eliminated or reduced certain Medicaid benefits in a budget-cutting move. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
At the Airport Pharmacy, assistant Wafa Nagi said there had been a rush on small-sized toiletries and confusion over whether over-the-counter medicines of more than 100 millilitres could be taken on board. "People come in with ailments and symptoms and we recommend something, but they can't take it on the plane with them," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
They use homeopathic remedies and over-the-counter medicines. Instead of going to a doctor's office, they have used the MediMin clinic. (AZCentral -- News)
"You name it," he said, adding a variety of over the counter medicines target different symptoms. "We use a lot of nasal decongestant and some antihistamines, even some antihistamine eye drops.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
e sell a little more over-the-counter medicines, he said. He sees the symptoms: the watery eyes, the sneezing and itchiness. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
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