Dermatology Among Emerging Rx-To-OTC Switch Categories
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA threw the switch floodgates open with the Nonprescription Safe Use Regulatory Expansion (NSURE) initiative and has fueled interest with recent first-in-class switches of Nasacort and Oxytrol for Women. Experts say likely categories for successful switches include dermatology, as drugs for treating eczema, acne and other skin conditions typically do not have systemic effects and address ailments that are readily recognized and understood by consumers.
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