Oxytrol Switch Should Hinge On Symptom ID, Not Diagnosis – Merck Consultant

Merck’s proposed Rx-to-OTC switch of Oxytrol for Women is about identifying symptoms of overactive bladder, not diagnosing the condition, says Eric Brass, former chair of FDA’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee. Several NDAC members Nov. 9 insisted OAB should be diagnosed before treatment.