As part of the European Union’s pharmaceutical legislation update, the European Commission has proposed making all antimicrobials, including OTC antifungals and antivirals, prescription-only.
Why Did The European Commission Decide All Antimicrobials Should Be Rx-Only?
The European Commission responds to questions from HBW Insight regarding its decision to include OTC antivirals and antifungals, including commonly used products like thrush and cold sore creams, in the expanded prescription-only requirements for antimicrobials, as part of proposed measures to combat antimicrobial resistance.
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