Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines play an essential role in healthcare

Research indicates how essential over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are in keeping individuals healthy and lower healthcare spending. They found the “availability of OTC medicines provides $146 billion in value ($52 billion in drug cost savings and $95 billion in clinical visit cost savings) with each dollar spent on these products saving the healthcare system seven dollars. Likewise, OTC medical devices for treatment or testing generate $8 billion in potential savings by eliminating visits to a healthcare facility.” Read the article here…

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