{"id":2073793,"date":"2023-10-20T06:38:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T10:38:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cvs-pharmacy-to-pull-common-cold-decongestant-from-shelves\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T06:43:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T10:43:47","slug":"cvs-pharmacy-to-pull-common-cold-decongestant-from-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cvs-pharmacy-to-pull-common-cold-decongestant-from-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"CVS Pharmacy removes common cold decongestant from shelves."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcvs-pharmacy-to-pull-common-cold-decongestant-from-shelves%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2073793&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>CVS to Stop Selling Certain Cold and Cough Medicines Following FDA\u2062 Panel&#8217;s Decision<\/h2>\n<p>In an effort \u200bto provide more effective over-the-counter remedies, U.S. pharmacy chain CVS \u200dhas announced that it will no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cvs-pharmacy-to-pull-common-cold-decongestant-from-shelves\/\" title=\"CVS Pharmacy removes common cold decongestant from shelves.\">longer sell\u2063 common cold<\/a> and cough medicines containing phenylephrine\u200d as the sole \u200bactive ingredient. This\u2064 decision\u2064 comes after a two-day \u200dreview by\u2062 the Food and Drug Administration&#8217;s panel of advisers, who deemed phenylephrine ineffective\u2062 as a nasal decongestant.<\/p>\n<p>While CVS will remove these products from its\u200d shelves, it will continue to offer \u2062other\u200b oral cough and cold \u200bremedies to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supply-chain-crisis-worsens-number-of-ships-off-california-coast-hits-new-record\/\" title=\"Supply Chain Crisis Worsens, Number Of Ships Off California Coast Hits New Record\">meet consumer<\/a> \u2064needs. The FDA has clarified that nasal sprays and drops containing phenylephrine are still considered effective.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/fda-could-ban-formaldehyde-in-hair-straightening-products-over-cancer-causing-chemicals-5512160?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>FDA Could Ban Formaldehyde in Hair-Straightening Products\u2064 Over \u2063Cancer-Causing \u2064Chemicals<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/18\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/menthol-cigarettes-and-flavored-cigars-to-be-banned-by-fda-5511750?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Menthol Cigarettes and \u200dFlavored\u2063 Cigars to Be Banned by\u2062 FDA<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 10\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The FDA\u200b has yet \u200bto make a final determination on removing phenylephrine from the market, \u200bbut CVS&#8217;s proactive\u200c decision reflects the concerns raised by the advisory panel. If the\u2063 FDA follows the panel&#8217;s recommendation, popular OTC drugs \u2063like Sudafed PE Sinus \u2063Congestion and Tylenol Cold+Head may become\u200b unavailable.<\/p>\n<p>Phenylephrine was introduced as a substitute for \u200cpseudoephedrine in OTC decongestants due to restrictions on the latter&#8217;s use in methamphetamine\u200c production. However, \u2063studies\u2062 have shown that\u2064 phenylephrine is\u200b not as \u200ceffective in relieving congestion \u2063when taken orally.<\/p>\n<p>While phenylephrine is still considered safe and effective when used \u2064in combination with other ingredients, consumers are advised to read\u2064 drug\u200b labels for important warnings and directions. Non-pharmaceutical\u2064 alternatives, such \u200bas nettles and saline\u200c nasal spray, can also provide\u2062 relief \u200dfrom nasal congestion.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important for consumers to know\u2063 that any medicines they currently have at home with phenylephrine will not cause harm. However, consulting a healthcare professional is recommended, especially \u200dfor\u200b those with underlying medical\u200b conditions or allergies.<\/p>\n<p><em>George Citroner contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How might CVS&#8217;s decision influence other pharmacies and \u2064retailers to reevaluate their own\u200b inventory\u200b of cold and cough medicines containing phenylephrine<\/h2>\n<p><span>  R \u200cdemand. The\u200d decision by CVS is\u2063 in line with the recommendations made\u200b by the FDA panel, which found that \u200cphenylephrine did not provide sufficient relief for nasal congestion.<\/p>\n<p>Phenylephrine, commonly \u2062found \u200din\u200c over-the-counter\u2063 cold and cough medicines,\u200b has been marketed as a \u2064nasal decongestant for many years. However, the FDA \u2063panel&#8217;s review\u2062 determined that the evidence supporting its effectiveness was insufficient. This conclusion \u2062has prompted CVS \u2064to take action and remove these products from\u2063 its stores.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u2063 by CVS reflects its commitment\u200d to \u200dproviding effective and safe remedies to its customers. By removing phenylephrine-based products \u2063from its shelves, CVS is taking a proactive step in ensuring that its customers have access to the most reliable \u2062and trustworthy cold and\u2062 cough medicines available.<\/p>\n<p>While some may argue \u200bthat removing \u2063these medications limits consumer choice, it is important to consider \u2063the potential risks associated with ineffective remedies. Nasal congestion can be a frustrating and uncomfortable\u200b symptom, and consumers rely on over-the-counter medications to alleviate this condition. However, if a \u200dproduct does not provide the desired relief, not only is it a waste of money, but it may also delay seeking\u2064 appropriate medical attention.<\/p>\n<p>CVS is not completely eliminating cold and\u2062 cough medicines from its inventory. Instead, it \u2064will continue to\u200d offer alternative \u2064remedies that have been proven effective and approved by the\u2064 FDA. This ensures \u2062that \u200bcustomers will \u200dstill have a range of\u2063 options to choose from, \u2064and they can trust that the products they purchase will provide the desired relief.<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u2063 made by CVS \u200calso \u200bhighlights the importance of FDA advisory panels in evaluating the safety and \u2064effectiveness of medications. The panel&#8217;s review process provides valuable insights into the efficacy of various \u2064medications, and it is crucial for\u200b retailers like CVS to \u200btake these findings into consideration.<\/p>\n<p>This move by CVS\u2062 may also influence other pharmacies and retailers to \u200breevaluate their own inventory of cold\u2063 and cough medicines. If more companies\u2063 follow suit, it\u2064 could lead \u2062to a shift in the market, with a greater\u200d emphasis on proven and effective remedies.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, CVS&#8217;s decision to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kohls-and-bed-bath-and-beyond-will-stop-selling-my-pillow-products-after-ceo-mike-lindell-challenged-election-results\/\" title=\"Kohl\u2019s and Bed, Bath and Beyond will Stop Selling \u2018My Pillow\u2019 Products After CEO Mike Lindell Challenged Election Results\">stop selling<\/a> cold and cough medicines \u2063containing phenylephrine \u2062as the sole active ingredient \u200bis a commendable step towards providing more effective over-the-counter \u200bremedies. By aligning with \u2064the FDA panel&#8217;s findings, CVS is prioritizing the safety and well-being \u2064of \u200dits customers. While this decision may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-announces-restrictions-on-furnaces-in-latest-green-energy-push\/\" title=\"Biden admin restricts furnaces in new green energy push.\">limit\u200d consumer choice<\/a>,\u2063 it ultimately ensures that customers have access to reliable and trustworthy medications that provide the desired relief from cold and cough symptoms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. pharmacy chain CVS announced it will stop selling cold and cough medicines containing only phenylephrine. The FDA&#8217;s panel of advisers concluded that this common over-the-counter ingredient is ineffective as a nasal remedy. CVS made this decision after a two-day review last month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":618,"featured_media":2073794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2073793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2073793","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2073793"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2073793\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2073794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2073793"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2073793"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2073793"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}