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Prescription to Nonprescription Switch List

2026

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date 
NDA 220736Differin Epiduo Acne Gel (adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel)Topical treatment of acne in adults and children ages 12 years and olderAP 5-22-26

2025

There are no switches for this period of time.

2024

There are no switches for this period of time.

2023

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date 
NDA 17031/S-041Opill (norgestrel) tablet, 0.075 mgPrevention of pregnancyAP 7-13-23
NDA 208411/S-006Narcan (naloxone hydrochloride, 4 mg) nasal sprayTreatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, as manifested by respiratory and/or central nervous system depressionAP 3-29-23

2022

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date 
NDA 215712Nasonex 24HR Allergy (mometasone furoate) nasal spray, 50 mcg/spray, meteredTemporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; itchy noseAP 03-17-22

2021

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date 
NDA 22134/S-008Lastacaft (alcaftadine ophthalmic solution), 0.25%Temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and danderAP 12-10-21
NDA 213872Astepro Allergy and Children’s Astepro Allergy (azelastine hydrochloride) nasal spray, 0.15%Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; itchy noseAP 6-17-21

2020

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date 
NDA 202736/S-006Sklice (ivermectin) lotion, 0.5%Treats head lice infestationAP 10-27-20
NDA 206276/S-005Pataday Once Daily Relief (olopatadine hydrochloride, 0.7%)Temporary relief of itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, or danderAP 7-13-20
NDA 22122/S-014Voltaren Arthritis Pain (diclofenac sodium)

Temporary relief of arthritis pain

-hand, wrist, elbow (upper body areas)
-foot, ankle, knee (lower body areas)

AP 2-14-20
NDA 20688/S-032Pataday Twice Daily Relief (olopatadine hydrochloride, 0.1%)Temporary relief of itchy and red eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, or danderAP 2-14-20
NDA 21545/S-022Pataday Once Daily Relief (olopatadine hydrochloride, 0.2%)Temporary relief of itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, or danderAP 2-14-20

2019

There are no switches for this period of time.

2018

There are no switches for this period of time.

2017

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date
NDA 209089Xyzal Allergy 24HR (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) tabletsTemporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose; sneezing; itching of nose or throat; itchy, watery eyes (allergic rhinitis)AP 1-31-17
NDA 209090Xyzal Allergy 24HR (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) solutionTemporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose; sneezing; itching of nose or throat; itchy, watery eyes (allergic rhinitis)AP 1-31-17

2016

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date
NDA 22051/S-013Flonase® Sensimist Allergy Relief (fluticasone furoate)Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; itchy nose; itchy, watery eyes (allergic rhinitis)
AP 8-2-16
NDA 20380/S-010Differin Gel® (adapalene), 0.1%Anti AcneAP 7-8-16

2015

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date
NDA 20746/S-032Rhinocort Allergy Spray (budesonide)Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; itchy nose (allergic rhinitis)AP 3-23-15

2014

NDADrug NamePurposeApproval Date
NDA 2046551Nexium 24 HR (esomeprazole magnesium)Frequent heartburnAP 3-28-14
NDA 205434
Flonase Allergy Relief (fluticasone proprionate)
Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; itchy nose; itchy, watery eyes (allergic rhinitis)
AP 7-23-14

2013

NDA
Drug Name
Purpose
Approval Date
NDA 202211
Oxytrol for Women
Overactive bladder
AP 1-25-13
NDA 20468/S-035Nasacort Allergy 24HR (nasal spray)Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; itchy nose (allergic rhinitis)AP 10-11-13
NDA 222831Zegerid OTC (omeprazole, 20mg and sodium bicarbonate, 1680 mg) powder for oral suspensionFrequent heartburnAP 6-17-13

2012

There are no switches for this period of time.

2011

NDA
Drug Name
Purpose
Approval Date
NDA 20786/S-027
Allegra D 12 hr
Antihistamine
AP 1-24-11
NDA 21704/S-008
Allegra 24 hr
Antihistamine
AP 1-24-11
NDA 20872/S-023
NDA 201373
NDA 21909/S-003
Allegra
Antihistamine
AP 1-24-11

2010

There are no switches for this period of time.  

2009

NDA

Drug Name

Purpose

Approval Date

NDA 223271Prevacid 24 HRAcid reducer/PPIAP 5-18-09
NDA 222811Zegerid OTCAcid reducer/PPIAP 12-1-09

2008

There are no switches for this period of time  

2007

NDA

Drug Name

Purpose

Approval Date

NDA 21150/S-007Zyrtec-D

Antihistamine and

Nasal Decongestant

AP 11-9-07
NDA 22155Children’s Zyrtec Allergy and Children’s Zyrtec Hives Relief (solution)AntihistamineAP 11-16-07
NDA 21621/S-005Children’s Zyrtec Allergy and Children’s Zyrtec Hives Relief (chewable tablets)AntihistamineAP 11-16-07
NDA 19835/S-022Zyrtec Allergy and Zyrtec Hives Relief (tablets)AntihistamineAP 11-16-07

2006

NDA

Drug Name

Purpose

Approval Date

NDA 21958Lamisil Derm GelTopical AntifungalAP 7-24-06
NDA 21045/S-011Plan BEmergency ContraceptiveAP 8-24-06
NDA 22015MiraLaxLaxativeAP 10-6-06
NDA 21066/S-011ZaditorAntihistamine Eye DropAP 10-19-06

2005

There are no switches for this period of time.

2004

There are no switches for this period of time

2003

NDA

Drug Name

Purpose

Approval Date

NDA 19658/S-020
NDA 20704/S-009
NDA 20641/S-011
Claritin Hives Relief Tablets, Reditabs and SolutionAntihistamineAP 11-19-03

2002

NDA

Drug Name

Purpose

Approval Date

NDA 20150/S-011Nicotrol TDSmoking CessationAP 3-21-02
NDA 19658/S-018
NDA 20704/S-008
NDA 20641/S-009
Claritin Tablets, Reditabs and SolutionAntihistamineAP 11-27-02
NDA 19670/S-018Claritin-DAntihistamine/DecongestantAP 11-27-02
NDA 20470/S-016Claritin-D 24-hourAntihistamine/ DecongestantAP 11-27-02

2001

NDA

Drug Name

Purpose

Approval Date

NDA 21307Lotrimin UltraTopical AntifungalAP 12-7-01

1. These NDAs are not true switches since the conditions of use were not marketed as a prescription product under an approved NDA prior to being approved for marketing OTC.

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