Behind the Counter Availability of Certain Drugs; Public Meeting

概要

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to obtain comments regarding behind-the-counter (BTC) availability of drugs. Currently, drugs are available as prescription and non-prescription. Generally, non-prescription products are available in an "over-the-counter" (OTC) manner. The FDA is interested in obtaining public comment as it explores the public health benefit of certain drugs being available without a prescription but only after intervention by a pharmacist. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit information and views from interested persons on specific issues associated with BTC availability, including the impact on patient access to safe and effective drug products. Dates and Times: The public meeting will be held on November 14, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The public meeting will be held at the National Transportation Safety Board Conference Center, 429 L'Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC 20594.