In Latest US OTC Switch, Ivermectin 0.5% Lice Treatment Becomes Fully Nonprescription
Executive Summary
FDA approved Arbor Pharmaceuticals' sNDA for an OTC switch of Sklice lice treatment. As it's been prescribed since its 2012 approval, Sklice will be available as a single-use lotion for topical treatment of head lice infestations in patients six months of age and older.
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