Re: New Discussion- Over the Counter Medicines.

[Guest guest]

Dear Netrumians,

First of all I am extremely thankful to Vijay sir for giving me an opportunity

to moderate an E-discussion on NetRUM.

I welcome you all for the new discussion " Over The Counter Medicines " . Medicines

that may be sold without a prescription, in contrast to prescription medicines,

are termed as Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines.Over-the-counter medicines have

to be primarily used to treat a condition that does not require the direct

supervision of a doctor and must be proven to be reasonably safe and

well-tolerated. As increasing numbers of OTCs are licensed to be sold over the

counter, there is a growing need for both the safety of these medicines and

their interactions with prescribed medicines to be carefully monitored.

I request all memebers to kindly share their valuable viewpoints regarding Over

the Counter Medicines (OTCs).

Members can discuss about OTCs on the following points-

-What are OTC medicines?

- Criteria for granting OTC status to any medicine.

-Impact of OTC medicines on Health

-Factors influencing people for purchasing of OTC medicines.

-OTC availability and self medication.

-Areas of concern (Should Over the counter medicines be

treated like all other medicines?)