OTC Decisions Tracker: Dr Reddys NRT Lozenge Approved, Prilosec OTC And Monistat Packaging Revised
Executive Summary
HBW Insight introduces an ongoing feature with information on decisions by FDA on NDAs and ANDA for nonprescription drugs and on sNDAs for label and package changes for approved OTC products. Dr Reddys Laboratories' clearance to launch OTC nicotine replacement therapy lozenges in the US and revisions to Prilosec OTC and Monistat packaging were among FDA's s OTC-related decisions in January.
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