Sore Throat Drugs Heading Behind The Counter In France Over Safety Fears
Executive Summary
France's drugs agency wants to restrict sales of OTC sore throat treatments marketed by Sanofi and others to behind the pharmacy counter due to fears of potential adverse events.
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