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Originally posted by russotto
Correct on the first part, not correct on the second. In fact, one HMO is now petitioning the FDA to make Claritin (AND Clarinex, just for good measure) OTC -- usually, the manufacturers have to petition for that. And there's some possibility that the FDA will approve Claritin for OTC use for treating hives. Of course, that means all us allergy sufferers will be able to buy it OTC and use it in a manner contrary to the package directions. Once Claritin goes OTC, the other manufacturers will have to get off their butts and get their protects OTC too, or lose market share big time.
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A decision by the FDA on Claritin is supposed to come in late November. Schering-Plough has apparently decided it wants to put Claritin OTC now..."If Schering switches Claritin to over-the-counter status on its own, it could prevent prescription generic versions from hitting the market and eroding Clarinex sales." (Forbes)
I hope the hell it does go OTC...that shit is $86 a month w/o insurance. :p