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 MoreAnnual HPCUS Meeting Recap
In early April, the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia Convention of the United States (HPCUS) held its annual meeting. During the four-day event, multiple committees, the board, and the general membership came together…
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 More2016 Annual Meeting Recap
March, 2016—Thirty-two members of the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) came together to discuss the most pressing industry issues as well as the association’s current programs and initiatives. The…
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)…
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