Scientific American

What if most medications were sold over the counter?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reportedly mulling whether more prescription drugs should be sold over the counter (OTC) at pharmacies. In an interview on Wednesday, FDA commissioner Martin ...
Hosted on MSN

Inside the debate over Trump's plan for over-the-counter medications

Last month, President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited "Great Healthcare Plan," outlining broad efforts to address rising health care costs and rein in health insurance companies. Although the ...
CNBC

FDA chief Marty Makary says 'everything should be over the counter' unless drug is unsafe or addictive

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary told CNBC that his view is that "everything should be over the counter" unless a drug is unsafe, addictive or requires monitoring. He said the ...
Reason

FDA Commissioner Says 'Everything Should Be Over the Counter.' Don't Count on Big Pharma To Lead the Way.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary recently stated that when it comes to drugs that currently require a prescription, "everything should be over the counter" (OTC) unless ...