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Regulation of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Aug. 29, 2016
Report Number IF10463
Report Type In Focus
Authors Agata Dabrowska
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the safety and effectiveness of drug products sold in the United States. FDA’s regulatory authority covers both prescription and nonprescription (i.e., over-the-counter, or OTC) drugs, among other things.