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Three switches for Germany

Germany’s Expert Advisory Committee for Prescription has given the green light to three new prescription-to-OTC reclassifications, following a strong show of support by consumers and pharmacists for more switches in the country.

Germany’s Expert Advisory Committee for Prescription has given the green light to three new prescription-to-OTC reclassifications, following a strong show of support by consumers and pharmacists for more switches in the country.

Earlier this month, the Expert Committee – which recommends, where appropriate, prescription-to-OTC reclassifications as well as OTC-to-prescription reverse-switches to the...

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