Homeopathics, Supplements, OTC Medicines Overlap In Pharmacists’ ‘Over-The-Counter’ Survey

Just under half of Austrian pharmacists surveyed by Elpato Medien are “convinced that the OTC business will ensure the survival of their pharmacy.”

Almost two thirds (62%) of respondents to an online survey said they would rather buy non-prescription medicines in a local pharmacy than via a mail-order pharmacy, Pharma Deutschland reports.

Retailer JC Penney Company, Inc.’s use of Revieve Inc.’s virtual try-on and beauty advisor tools has driven significant increases in online engagement, average order rates and conversion rates for makeup, skin and hair care versus the retailer’s other e-commerce products.

Although FDA concluded OTC oral phenylephrine is ineffective as a nasal decongestant in doses up to highest studied level, federal preemption precludes challenges to agency’s regulation of labeling for phenylephrine and other Rx and OTC drugs, according to recent decision in New York federal court.