The legislation and legal procedures of Rx to OTC switche
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Key words:
- Prescription drug /
- non-prescription drug /
- OTC switche /
- regulation of OTC
Abstract: The paper briefly reviews the statutory definition of prescription drug (Rx) and non-prescription drug (OTC),the statute and regulations of Rx&OTC classification system,and the criteria employed in determining whether a drug is marketed by prescription or OTC in the other countries.We then outline the legal procedures of Rx to OTC switches in the United States.
Citation: | Wei Shuiyi, Zhang Yinzhen. The legislation and legal procedures of Rx to OTC switche[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 1996, (5): 259-262,277. |