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

Makary said the FDA is looking at prescription drugs like nausea medications and vaginal estrogen, and hopes to make changes this year.
Scientific American

What if most medications were sold over the counter?

The FDA is reportedly considering broadening the types of drugs that can be sold without a prescription, a move some pharmacy ...
Forbes

Trump Administration Says It Wants More OTC Meds, But So Far No Action

Over-the-counter medications for sale at a pharmacy. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary tweeted last week that ...
USA Today

What 'OTC' really means – and why it matters more than you think

You've probably purchased an OTC drug this week without giving it a second thought. Maybe it was a bottle of ibuprofen for lower back pain, a sleep aid to help with a restless night or cold medicine ...