California Prop 65 Complaints Against OTC Generics? Ranitidine Could Be First And Last Target
Executive Summary
Marketers of copies of national brand OTCs are required under FDA regulations to use the same labeling as the brand, a rule that in effect has limited complaints in California state court alleging Prop 65 violations with nonprescription drug labeling to targeting branded product marketers.
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