The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has introduced reforms to the OTC drug review process. Starting October 1, 2024, the listing of OTC monograph drug products will require the use of the current Marketing Category and Application Number values in the FDA’s Electronic Drug Registration and Listing System (eDRLS), and will not be able to be certified under the old marketing categories and old application number fields.
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FDA Issued Final Guidance on Over-the-Counter Monograph Submissions in Electronic Format
The FDA has issued the final guidance “Providing Over-the-Counter Monograph Submissions in Electronic Format.” This new guidance mandates electronic submission of all Over-the-Counter (OTC) monograph materials, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. By transitioning to electronic submissions, the FDA has expressed aim to streamline the review process, enhance transparency and facilitate faster decision-making for OTC drug approvals.
Proposed Changes to OTC Sunscreen GRASE and Labeling Regulations
The FDA has proposed new changes to the regulations regarding over-the-counter sunscreen products. Perhaps the most impactful change to manufacturers, the FDA seeks to significantly decrease the ingredients that are generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE)...
OTC Monograph Fees Announced… Not so fast!
Co-Authored by David Wilson, Sr. Account Executive, Reed Tech, and Carolina Wirth, Of Counsel, Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP On December 29, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a Federal Register notice setting the fee rates under the Over-the-Counter...