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Re:CVS ditches common cold meds after FDA advisers say they'... by jibolash on Tuesday October 24, 2023 @06:54PM (#38006815)
This category of drugs are referred to as Behind the Counter, https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/legal-requi...
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Re:CVS ditches common cold meds after FDA advisers say they'... by strifey on Tuesday October 24, 2023 @07:01PM (#38006882)
Interesting, today I learned it had a more specific term. Still, saying something "isn't OTC" implies you need a prescription to most people. At least in my experience.
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