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Homeopathic Drug Labels: Rx or OTC?
By J.P. Borneman, Ph.D. and Alvin J. Lorman Homeopathic drugs, we proudly tell folks, really are drugs: the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act has recognized them as such since…
Read MoreDo Your Dosage Forms Appeal to Consumers?
By Eric L. Foxman, R.Ph. Consumers make purchase decisions based on several factors such as packaging and perceived effectiveness. Research shows dosage forms also factor into consumers’ decision to buy…
Read MoreLabeling homeopathic medicines for self-care
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) electronic database of drug products contains more than 7,000 listings for over-the-counter (OTC) homeopathic products. The AAHP estimates that this number represents about…
Read MoreHatch, Paulsen Introduce Bill to Enhance HSA, FSA
In March, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and House Ways and Means Committee member, Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) introduced the Health Savings Act of 2016. The Health Savings…
Read MoreWhat’s a Hippus?
Like other over-the-counter drug communities, the homeopathic industry spends thousands of hours each year researching and reviewing the effectiveness and safety of ingredients to be used in homeopathic remedies. All…
Read MoreConsideration of Homeopathic Medicine as a Vaccine Alternative
Milwaukie, Ore., Autumn 2015—As the public debate on vaccinations rises, more healthcare providers and parents alike seek information. The American Association Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) reminds manufacturers and marketers that the promotion…
Read MoreExperts Discuss Advertising of Homeopathic Medicines at FTC Workshop
Washington, D.C., Sept. 22, 2015—Trade association leaders, experts in consumer marketing and regulations, and top physicians came together on Monday, September 21 in Washington, D.C. at “Homeopathic Medicine & Advertising:…
Read MoreHomeopathic Industry Proposes More Broad Use of Disclosures to FTC as the Path Forward
Industry leaders provide perspective on partnership opportunities for Federal Trade Commission Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2015— To better help consumers make informed choices, the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP)…
Read MoreThe Homeopathic Industry Needs YOUR Support
Over the past few decades, the homeopathic industry has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry and national drug stores are finally recognizing the merits of our product. But as the industry…
Read MoreSpeakers at FDA Hearing Praise Success of Homeopathic Regulatory Framework
Silver Spring, Md., April 20, 2015—The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) today told the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that the agency’s regulatory policy for homeopathic medicines has worked…
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