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STAT+: The FDA is testing new nutrition labels on the front of food packages

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Much of the Americas already has so-called front of package labels — small symbols printed on packaged foods that alert consumers when a food is high in certain unhealthy nutrients like sodium or saturated fat. Now, the Food and Drug Administration is embarking on a major study to test front of package labels here in the U.S.,

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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

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Today’s action paves the way for the life-saving medication to reverse an opioid overdose to be sold directly to consumers in places like drug stores, convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations, as well as online. The timeline for availability and price of this OTC product is determined by the manufacturer.

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Difference between Prescription vs Non-prescription drugs

FADIC

OTC drugs typically treat conditions that are easy to self-diagnose, such as headaches, colds and allergies, and can be purchased at grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and supermarkets. Labeling Labeling requirements also differ for prescription and OTC drugs.

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The Most Common OTC Resource

FADIC

People can follow the “Drug Facts Label” directions on OTC products for proper use. These drugs are usually located on shelves in pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations and even online. Please encourage them to read and follow product labels and seek professional advice when necessary.

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The FTC, ReliOn Novolog® and "DRxC"

Ramblings of a pharmacist

Astute readers will note that Novo Nordisk also sells an “authorized generic” of Novolog®, labeled as “insulin aspart” for a WAC of $279.40. ” Basically, branded products have become the milk at the back of the grocery store. Regular branded Novolog® bears a WAC of $558.83

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Not only is making your fermented food simpler than you might think, it’s also delicious and will save you money at the grocery store! Fermented cabbage : Check your organic grocery store and make sure you get the kind that is refrigerated, as the probiotic bacteria only survive for a couple of weeks at room temperature.

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FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive

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Approval of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill provides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores and grocery stores, as well as online.