CVS ditches common cold meds after FDA advisers say they’re useless | Bogus homeopathic products based on pseudoscience will remain on shelves.::Bogus homeopathic products based on pseudoscience will remain on shelves.

  • Zak@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Now if the politicians would just stop limiting access to the ones that do work.

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        1 year ago

        probably the real pseudoephedrine containing sudafed and generic versions that are behind the counter and require a swipe of an ID to get from an employee. They don’t want you making the meth by buying a million packs across the city or state, now do they?

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        1 year ago

        Pseudoephedrine is an effective decongestant which used to be widely available in a variety of products. In the USA, significant restrictions were placed on its sale in 2006 because it is an ingredient in the method of producing methamphetamine which was common at the time.

        Now, methamphetamine is usually made using phenyl-2-propanone or phenylacetone, which is a more cost-effective process. It is likely that restrictions on pseudoephedrine no longer serve their intended purpose.

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            It’s trivial to think of situations where the current restrictions are a hardship.

            • Your schedule makes it inconvenient to shop during pharmacy hours
            • You have covid and you would like to have it delivered rather than risk anyone from your household infecting others
            • You’re the primary caregiver for several family members, and everyone in the house is sick

            Is there a reason you think they should remain in place?