"OTC stands for 'over the counter,'" says Dr. Mandy Leonard, senior director of pharmacy clinical services at Cleveland Clinic. It's a term that dates back to a time when medicines were literally sold ...

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Lingo is Abbott’s over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for nondiabetic people. Withings users will also be able ...

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Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...

There are a ton of over-the-counter hearing aids out there. We did the math on price, lifespan and other factors to find out which ones are worth your money. A recent graduate of the University of ...

After months of rigorous testing and analysis throughout 2025-2026, we are excited to present the most comprehensive review ...

The Over The Counter Drugs Market grew from USD 52.52 billion in 2024 to USD 56.75 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 8.90%, achieving USD 103.96 billion by 2 ...

President Trump’s recent executive order on pharmaceuticals includes a section on facilitating switches of prescription-only drugs to over-the-counter status. Attempts to address the issue of ...