You walk into any drugstore today, and the shelves are packed with medications you can grab without a prescription. Seems ...

The FDA is reportedly considering broadening the types of drugs that can be sold without a prescription, a move some pharmacy experts say could raise safety risks ...

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

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications are generally safe and effective, but daily or long-term use isn’t recommended. Several factors, including drug side effects and your medical history, can ...

A system that allows drug makers to profit from restricted access will never liberalize on its own—and patients will continue ...

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 ...

FDA drop study requirement shifts to one study for new drugs, expanding OTC access and easing regulatory pathways for prescription switches.

A common over-the-counter medication taken by more than 100 million people worldwide for urinary tract infections has been linked to cancer. The medication, sold under various brand names including ...

Over-the-counter pain relievers can provide short-term relief for issues like headaches and muscle aches, but should not be used for more than a few days without consulting a doctor. It’s important to ...

Digital health record integration boosts medication safety, as OTC use rivals prescription use in chronic care management, found a new study led by Jody L. Green, PhD, Uprise Health.

Clobetasol, triamcinolone, and fluocinonide are medications that may reduce severe inflammation and itching from poison ivy. When poison ivy causes severe reactions, over-the-counter (OTC) treatments ...