The FDA is reportedly considering broadening the types of drugs that can be sold without a prescription, a move some pharmacy ...

Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.

A system that allows drug makers to profit from restricted access will never liberalize on its own—and patients will continue ...

You walk into any drugstore today, and the shelves are packed with medications you can grab without a prescription. Seems ...

Many over-the-counter medicines, despite their accessibility, carry significant risks of dependence, misuse, or harm if not ...

We trust over-the-counter medications. They're easy to grab, don't need a prescription, and we've been using them for years.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary says he believes "everything should be over the counter" unless a drug is unsafe, addictive or ...

State lawmaker pushes for over-the-counter ivermectin sales ...

Florida lawmakers and health officials have become fascinated with ivermectin, a controversial anti-parasitic drug, and Republican lawmakers want to make it easier for residents to purchase.

Drugmakers are urging the FDA to reassess the regulatory process of switching medications from prescription to over-the-counter, a rigorous procedure that must demonstrate a patient no longer needs a ...

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 7-OH is 13 times more potent than morphine. Yet, in many states across ...