Malcolm Spicer

Malcolm Spicer

US Consumer Health Managing Editor

Washington, DC

Malcolm has expertly covered the OTC drug and nutritional supplement industries and markets since 2006. He provides authoritative and highly analytical insight into how and why the US Food and Drug Administration regulates OTC drugs, including homeopathics, and nutritional supplement manufacturing and marketing and also how companies competing in these industries can most efficiently and effectively comply with FDA regulations, the cornerstone for their success.

Latest from Malcolm Spicer

Arkansas Law For OTC Ivermectin Sales Doesn’t Answer Dose, Format And Access Questions

“I’m not sure exactly if they understood how broad this actually is and what that might potentially lead to or what the follow-up would be if somebody now decides to sell a 10-milligram version of ivermectin for human use,” says food and drug regulation attorney Frederick Stearns.

Democrats Condemn Trump’s HHS Layoffs During House Hearing On OTC Drug User Fees

Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Democrats focus on criticizing HHS Secretary Kennedy’s RIF announcement, including 3,500 FDA jobs among cuts across HHS agencies. Representatives were left wondering if user fee programs would continue, even if reauthorized.

Marketplace Results After FDA OTC Monograph Overhaul Rely On OMUFA Reauthorization

“If this doesn’t get reauthorized, look at the number of the ingredients out there, the number of products, what would happen all those products out there for the consumer, on that shelf, in the drugstore or someplace?” says Rep. Bob Latta during House hearing.

Democrats Torch Trump’s HHS Layoffs During House Hearing On OMUFA Reauthorization

Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Democrats focus on criticizing HHS Secretary Kennedy’s RIF announcement, including 3,500 FDA jobs among cuts across HHS agencies. “If we reauthorize it, will it continue?” Texas representative Lizzie Fletcher asks of OMUFA.

State Actions, Proposals On Food Additive Bans Reflect Interest In Aligning With RFK Jr.’s View

Changes established in West Virginia and proposed in numerous other states gained momentum after Trump was elected to his second term as president and nominated Kennedy to head HHS.

On The Move: New CMO For Oura Health, COO For AbundaBox

Leann Sims joins AbundaBox as COO; Oura Ring firm appoints CMO.