Are Rx-To-OTC Switches Worth The Trouble? Yes They Are, IQVIA Data Shows

The holy grail of consumer health innovation, Rx-to-OTC switches, are costly and hard to pull off. So, are they worth the effort? An analysis by IQVIA of desloratadine, which was switched in Germany 2020 by Novartis subsidiary, Hexal, shows that they are, with sales of OTC desloratadine products growing 112% between 2019 and 2020.