Business · 08/03/2000Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FDA Announces Draft Guidance on OTC Treatment of Herpes Labialis with Antiviral Agents

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The FDA is releasing a draft guidance on why it does not support the over-the-counter sale of antiviral medications to treat herpes labialis, citing public health concerns and issues with product safety and efficacy.

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