Pseudoephedrine Rules Shift Decongestant Market
As federal limits take effect on Sept 30 2006 buyers must show ID and log purchases behind the counter. Pharmacies tighten supplies with 9 gram monthly caps driving reformulations to phenylephrine and changing availability at Wal-Mart Target and other chains while experts debate effectiveness and safety of the new decongestant options.
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Winn Dixie
K-Mart
Mark Corrales
Carel’s
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Comtrex
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Vicks
Alka-Seltzer
Advil
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Tration
European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Willie Smith
Sheridan Express Discount Pharmacy
Smith
Federal limits on pseudoephedrine behind pharmacy counter begins Sept 2006
A new federal rule mirrors Oklahoma law from 2004, requiring over the counter medicines with pseudoephedrine to be kept behind the counter. Buyers must show photo ID and sign a log, with a 9 gram per 30 day cap.
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