FDA Meeting Aims to Free More Drugs from Prescription Shackles
Published Date: 4/15/2026
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The FDA is hosting a public meeting on April 23, 2026, to talk about making more medicines available without a prescription. They want to hear from everyone—patients, drug makers, and health experts—about how to make this happen safely and easily. You can join online or in person and send your thoughts by May 8, 2026, so these changes can help people get medicines faster and maybe save money on doctor visits.
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FDA Exploring More OTC Medicines
The FDA is holding a public meeting on April 23, 2026, to discuss making more medicines available without a prescription. The agency says this could help people get medicines faster and maybe save money on doctor visits; comments are accepted through May 8, 2026.
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