MedGuide rises again
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The FDA's Medication Guides (MedGuide) will be implemented on June 1, 1999. The MedGuide are FDA-approved mandatory patient inserts provided at the pharmacy which are required for products classified as posing substantial public health concerns. The original MedGuide proposal was strongly opposed by pharmacy groups, pharmacy boards and pharmaceutical firms. The FDA was able to revive a scaled-down MedGuide because it covers only a portion of the drugs which Congress wanted to include in the original program.
Publication Name: American Druggist
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0190-5279
Year: 1999
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Henney defends FDA on dietary supplements
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The FDA's proposal to implement the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act was discussed during a House Government Reform Committee hearing on Mar 25, 1999. Committee Chmn Dan Burton, for instance, raised concerns that the proposed rule would supercede Congress legislation. However, FDA Commissioner Jane Henney said that the proposal would not be implemented until over 100,000 comments were reviewed. Actress Raquel Welch also testified against the FDA's proposal.
Publication Name: American Druggist
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0190-5279
Year: 1999
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New, improved OTC label has 'ask your pharmacist.'
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The FDA's proposed 'Drug Facts' over-the-counter drug labeling regime will soon become a reality. The new labeling will make it easier for consumers to identify active ingredients, which will be listed at the top of the new labels. These will be followed by uses, warnings, directions and inactive ingredients. The labels will also feature suggestions that patients consult physicians or pharmacists. They will apply to 100,000 over-the-counter drugs and cosmetics.
Publication Name: American Druggist
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0190-5279
Year: 1999
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