Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epidemic?

Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by onethought on Thursday September 16, 2021 @02:12AM (#28548632)

In Australia Topical Steroids are not over the counter. I'm always surprised by how many things I can get over the counter in the US. Here we need a Drs. prescription for pretty much anything stronger than a vitamin or mild painkiller.

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by cudgy on Thursday September 16, 2021 @04:42AM (#28549426)

Australia is becoming a nanny state so no big surprise you have to get permission to buy simple skin ointments.

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by tdfx on Thursday September 16, 2021 @08:51AM (#28551047)

I think it's safe to change "becoming" to "has become", it's no longer in transition.

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by girvo on Thursday September 16, 2021 @04:06AM (#28549253)

They absolutely are. I have some in my cupboard right now, including some quite strong ones (one of which is brand new to being OTC).

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by onethought on Thursday September 16, 2021 @09:34AM (#28551566)

Could you name it?

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by robbiep on Thursday September 16, 2021 @03:51AM (#28549182)

Depending on the strength, Yes they are

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by onethought on Thursday September 16, 2021 @09:34AM (#28551563)

Which ones?

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Re:Where is the scrutiny over FDA’s role in the overdose epi... by robbiep on Thursday September 16, 2021 @08:49PM (#28559745)

Derm aid is a widely known trade name available in 0.5% or 1% hydrocort formulations on the shelf of any pharmacy you walk into

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