German Expert Panel Opposes OTC Ibuprofen/Phenylephrine Combo, Hydrocortisone 1%
Executive Summary
Two prescription-to-OTC switch applications rejected by Germany’s Expert Committee for Prescription: preparations containing a combination of ibuprofen and phenylephrine hydrochloride and hydrocortisone 1% for external use.
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