FDA Proposes Removing Oral Phenylephrine as Active Ingredient in OTC Nasal Decongestants After Review
In November 2024 the Food and Drug Administration announced its proposal to remove phenylephrine from the approved list of over-the-counter drugs to treat nasal congestion, citing evidence that the oral version of the drug is ineffective.
US FDA Publish Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (ACNU)
On June 2022, the FDA introduced a new regulation aimed at establishing criteria for over-the-counter drugs that carry an Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use (ACNU). This initiative seeks to expand the range of drugs that the FDA could authorize for over-the-counter use.
US-FDA Over-The-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA)
On March 14, 2022, FDA announced the rates for over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug user fees for fiscal year (FY) 2022
The US FDA deems final Order for Sunscreens
On September 24, 2021, FDA took steps aimed at improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens as part of its implementation of new authorities for certain over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.