Why Did Germany’s Switch Experts Reject OTC Tadalafil And Sildenafil (Again)?
Executive Summary
Germany's Expert Committee for Prescription has once again rejected the OTC switch of sildenafil, as well as tadalafil. The recently published full meeting minutes show key concerns were falsification, misuse and OTC pricing.
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Why Did Germany Reject Sildenafil OTC Switch?
Sildenafil was rejected at Germany’s independent switch committee’s most recent meeting. HBW Insight examines some of the arguments for and against the switch put forward by the regulator, members of the committee and the applicant, as recorded in the recently published minutes.