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Petition to Convert Claritin®, Allegra® and Zyrtec® to OTC Status
Why I am here before you today.
History
Status of Petition
Why Did WellPoint Submit the Petition?
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Why Are These Second Generation Antihistamines Prescription Drugs?
Second Generation Antihistamines Meet Requirements for OTC Switch
2nd Generation Antihistamines
Methods
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Conclusions
Cost-Effectiveness of Converting Non-Sedating Antihistamines from Rx to OTC Status
Base Case Results
ICER Sensitivity Analysis: Percent Drop in Non-Sedating Price After OTC Conversion
ICER Sensitivity Analysis: Percent of Patients Treated by MD
Conclusions
Precedent for an FDA Initiated OTC Switch
OTC Status of Second Generation Antihistamines is in the Public Interest
Example: Draft Labeling - Loratadine OTC
WellPoint’s Request for the Advisory Committee, FDA and the Industry
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