{"product_id":"nonprescription-drugs-considering-a-new-class-for-behind-the-counter-drugs-9781607419617","title":"Nonprescription Drugs: Considering a New Class","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the United States, most non-prescription drugs are available over-the-counter (OTC) in pharmacies and other stores. Experts have suggested that drug availability could be increased by establishing an additional class of non-prescription drugs that would be held behind the counter (BTC) but would require the intervention of a pharmacist before being dispensed; a similar class of drugs exists in many other countries. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not developed a detailed proposal for a BTC drug class, it held a public meeting to explore the public health implications of BTC drug availability. This book explores the public health benefits of behind the counter availability of certain drugs without a prescription. In particular, the debate whether behind the counter may improve patient access to safe and effective drug products is discussed. This book looks at the pharmacist, infrastructure, and cost-related issues which would have to be addressed before a BTC drug class could be established in the United States.","brand":"Nova Science Publishers Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48886749593943,"sku":"9781607419617","price":80.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781607419617.jpg?v=1722541384","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/nonprescription-drugs-considering-a-new-class-for-behind-the-counter-drugs-9781607419617","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}