Switching prescription drugs to over the counter

Cohen, Joshua; Paquette, Cherie; Cairns, Catherine

doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7481.39

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“…Currently, the FDA can approve a change in a drug's status from prescription-only to overthe-counter if its benefits have been proved to outweigh its risks, if consumers can self-diagnose their conditions and easily understand the drug's label, and if the potential for abuse is low (Cohen, Paquette, and Cairns 2005;Jacobs 1998). These rules imply that it may be too soon to allow "over-the-counter genetic tests."…”

Section: Physician Interventionmentioning

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Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Predictive Medical Genetic Tests: Assessment of Current Practices and Policy Recommendations

Liu

Pearson

2008

Journal of Public Policy & Marketing

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This research reviews the current state of affairs in the fast-growing area of direct-to-consumer marketing of genetic tests. The authors identify the unique nature of genetic tests and the ensuing consumer vulnerability. They also present a comprehensive examination of the current legal environment and an empirical analysis of genetic testing companies' online marketing practices. On the basis of the analysis and review, they make a set of policy recommendations that consists of consumer education, physician intervention and education, and direct regulation of marketing activities, especially as they relate to the online medium.

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Section: Physician Interventionmentioning

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Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Predictive Medical Genetic Tests: Assessment of Current Practices and Policy Recommendations

Liu

Pearson

2008

Journal of Public Policy & Marketing

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“…28 However, involving the pharmacist more deeply in clinical decision making in favor of an OTC would require that remuneration structures account for the increased time commitment, additional training, and loss of prescription drug revenues. 22 In addition, some members of the panel thought that the availability of a nonprescription statin would have a negative effect on efforts to promote preventive lifestyle measures such as diet and exercise. 5 An OTC version of the antiobesity medication orlistat 60 mg, which the same joint panel recently endorsed, raises the same concern.…”

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“…22 The United Kingdom has indicated that it is considering a list of Ͼ100 individual drugs that also may move to OTC. 23 However, the release of OTC simvastatin in the United Kingdom met its share of controversy.…”

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Over-The-Counter Statins Are Worth Considering in Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Gotto

2006

Circulation

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“…25 There has even been discussion about allowing pharmacists to provide low dose statin therapies to patients without a prescription. 26 ' 27 These actions, in addition to the withdrawal of pseudoephedrine from open access over-the-counter, represent a desire for greater access to medications given only through the discretion of a pharmacist.…”

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Professional Implications of the Expansion of Retail-Based Clinics into Community Pharmacies

Devine¹

2007

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The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,' gathering and maintaining the data needed, end completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of Conclusion: As retail-based clinics continue to proliferate, pharmacy should carefully consider surrendering space in community pharmacies to other health care practitioners.Retail-based clinics present pharmacists with an opportunity to provide many of the additional health care services we have so vigorously argued for. Failure to respond to ABSTRACT Objective: To describe challenges and opportunities associated with the emergence of retail-based health clinics in community pharmacies.Summary: Retail-based clinics have emerged as a convenient, low cost treatment option for many patients. These clinics, which are staffed by physicians' assistants or nurse practitioners, often are located directly within community pharmacies offering rapid diagnosis and treatment for a limited number of health problems. With plans for

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Switching prescription drugs to over the counter

Cited by 60 publications

References 3 publications

Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Predictive Medical Genetic Tests: Assessment of Current Practices and Policy Recommendations

Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Predictive Medical Genetic Tests: Assessment of Current Practices and Policy Recommendations

Over-The-Counter Statins Are Worth Considering in Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Professional Implications of the Expansion of Retail-Based Clinics into Community Pharmacies

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