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Rx-to-OTC Medications.

Authors :
Garza, Anyssa
Source :
Pharmacy Times. Dec2015, Vol. 81 Issue 12, p32-40. 3p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article offers information on prescription drugs which have been shifted to overt-the-counter (OTC) drugs. It mentions the importance of the role of pharmacists in educate patients about OTC drugs; and shifting of prescription drugs such as intranasal corticosteroids for allergic rhinitis (AR), a transdermal patch to treat overactive bladder (OAB), and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to OTC. It highlights prescriptions for drugs such as Oxytrol for Women and Nasacort Allergy 24HR.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00030627
Volume :
81
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pharmacy Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
112146233