U.K. Regulator To “Streamline” Switch Approach With Guidance
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
U.K.’s health authority issued guidance that industry representatives say will help cut months off the time to reclassify a prescription drug to nonprescription, Pharmacy sale. OTC trade group emphasizes the guideline calls for more engagement before firms submit applications.
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