Over-the-Counter Medicine

Over-the-Counter Drugs and the Nonprescription Cook Book
About six-in-10 medications now sold in the United States are non-prescription drugs.

Behind The Counter Drugs
Like over-the-counter drugs, a behind-the-counter category of drugs would be available without a doctor’s prescription, but consumers would be required to consult with a pharmacist in order to purchase the medications.

Regulation of Nonprescription Drug Products
FDA PowerPoint on safety, labeling, advertising "monographs," and reviews of over-the-counter medicines

The Tan Sheet
Weekly newsletter on the nonprescription medicine industry

Global Convenience Store Sales of OTC Drugs
Analysis of global sales of other-the-counter medications.

The Over-The-Counter Drug Industry
Sales of OTC medications have been stable or on the rise in the United States and Western Europe.