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When is a Drug Not a Drug.... - Community Learning Series at SMU

Community Learning Series at Samuel Merritt University -http://www.samuelmerritt.edu/academic... WHEN IS A DRUG NOT A DRUG ACCORDING TO THE FDA? Richard Rocco, PhD Wednesday, September 17 Noon – 1:00 PM, Peralta MOB 4003 FDA regulations define a prescription or over the counter (OTC) drug as any substance intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent or cure a disease. Existing Federal regulations require that the FDA monitor OTC drugs for truth in labeling, safety and proof of efficacy. In 1994 the US Congress exempted all OTC dietary supplements and herbal medicines from FDA regulations. Marketing efforts have blurred the distinction between regulated and non-regulated OTC drugs. This talk will show how to identify OTCs that are under FDA regulation and those herbal medicines and dietary supplements that are not required to meet any FDA requirements.