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Novartis announced today that Prevacid 24HR (lansoprazole delayed-release capsules 15 mg) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first over-the-counter (OTC) Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) for the treatment of frequent heartburn since 2003. Prevacid 24HR is expected to be available over-the-counter in 2009.

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Today in Over The Counter (OTC)...keeping you current

GlaxoSmithKline and NanoBio announce OTC licensing agreement for cold sore treatment
GlaxoSmithKline, 12/18/09

Use of over-the-counter analgesics and perceived stress among 25-44-year olds
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Effect of Obesity on Platelet Reactivity and Response to Low-Dose Aspirin
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