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

One of the scariest moments of my life happened in 2022 when my father, Tom Donvito, then 75 and unaware of any allergies, experienced an anaphylactic reaction to a hornet sting. After he passed ...

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

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill to make a controversial anti-parasitic drug available over the counter. If passed, pharmacists will be able to supply ivermectin without a prescription.

Watching a TV commercial for Primatene Mist — the over-the-counter inhaler that uses epinephrine (adrenaline) to treat asthma attacks — I found myself wondering why people with asthma can buy that ...

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill to make a controversial anti-parasitic drug available over the counter.

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

Many Australians take vitamins “just in case”. But doctors warn that hidden ingredients and drug interactions can turn a healthy habit into a hospital visit.

Magnesium is a mineral available in supplement form. Other supplements and drugs you might be taking, however, won't always interact well with it, experts say.

For patients looking for a reliable, safe alternative to manage hair loss, Dulmage suggests topical minoxidil (available over the counter as a foam or solution). Unlike oral supplements that must pass ...

Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study ...

The use of acidic MPAs (pH 2–4) is the default in pharmaceutical testing because they suppress silanol ionization (from Si-OH to Si-O -) and improve peak shape for basic drugs. However, highly ...