{"id":2076407,"date":"2023-10-23T11:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T15:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cvs-takes-top-cold-medicines-off-the-shelves-after-new-fda-study\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T15:42:55","slug":"cvs-takes-top-cold-medicines-off-the-shelves-after-new-fda-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cvs-takes-top-cold-medicines-off-the-shelves-after-new-fda-study\/","title":{"rendered":"CVS removes popular cold medicines due to recent FDA findings."},"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\">20<\/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-takes-top-cold-medicines-off-the-shelves-after-new-fda-study%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=2076407&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 Removes Ineffective Decongestants from Shelves<\/h2>\n<p>CVS\u200d is taking\u2063 action to\u200b improve customer health by removing certain decongestant products from its shelves.\u2062 This decision comes after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel declared that these products are ineffective. CVS will no longer sell products that solely rely on phenylephrine as the active \u2064ingredient, including Sudafed PE. \u2062However, the store will continue to offer a wide range of other cough and\u2063 cold products to meet \u2064consumer needs.<\/p>\n<p>While some products \u2063containing phenylephrine will remain on the shelves, CVS is committed to\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-thinks-he-knows-who-bidens-boss-is-joes-not-smart-enough-to-be-doing-this-stuff\/\" title=\"Trump believes he knows who Biden's 'boss' is, claiming Joe lacks the intelligence for such matters.\">providing effective solutions<\/a> for its customers.\u200b The FDA panel&#8217;s recommendation \u200bis \u2064based\u200c on \u2063the fact that phenylephrine has been found to be less effective than other ingredients \u2064in\u2062 treating congestion.<\/p>\n<p>CVS&#8217;s decision to remove these decongestants aligns with its dedication to customer health and \u200bsafety. \u2064Other pharmacies, such as Rite Aid, have\u200b not yet followed \u200dsuit.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">HEALTH\u200d ALERT: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CVS?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CVS<\/a> \u2062 is pulling some cough and cold medications from the shelves \u2013\u2064 in the \u2064wake\u200d of a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FDA?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FDA<\/a> warning saying they simply aren\u2019t effective. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v4uiXBd1jE\">https:\/\/t.co\/v4uiXBd1jE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 News12LI (@News12LI) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/News12LI\/status\/1715368040420823257?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Consumer Healthcare \u200cProducts Association (CHPA) acknowledges the FDA panel&#8217;s opinion but emphasizes \u200bthat \u2064phenylephrine \u200cremains a Category\u200d 1 over-the-counter (OTC) ingredient\u200b recognized as safe\u2064 and effective \u200cuntil the FDA makes a\u2062 final determination. The\u200b CHPA\u2063 is closely monitoring the FDA&#8217;s review of phenylephrine&#8217;s regulatory status.<\/p>\n<p>According \u200dto the Wall Street Journal, the FDA panel has\u2064 deemed phenylephrine \u2062safe \u200cbut not \u200beffective. This ingredient has \u2063been in use\u2062 since \u200c1938, but its effectiveness \u2062has been a subject of debate for years.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The popular decongestant phenylephrine is not effective, an FDA panel found. Here\u2019s \u2064what to use instead.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H1iGeWlHLD\">https:\/\/t.co\/H1iGeWlHLD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Scientific American (@sciam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sciam\/status\/1715510323824701799?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The FDA&#8217;s determination that phenylephrine is ineffective could lead to a ban on\u200c products containing\u2062 this ingredient. However, the process for implementing such a ban is\u200b complex and involves drafting an order and allowing for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-canvassers-rescind-their-votes-to-certify-wayne-county-michigan-results\/\" title=\"Republican Canvassers Rescind Their Votes to Certify Wayne County, Michigan, Results\">public comment period<\/a>. Therefore, it may take months or even years before a final decision is reached.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Should all stores pull\u2064 the medications?<\/h3>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\" class=\"one-half\">\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-question\">Should all stores\u200d pull the medications?<\/div>\n<div id=\"pollFormBox\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t<label>Yes<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<label>No<\/label><br \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-poll-disclaimer\">\n<p>\t\tCompleting this poll \u2063entitles you \u2063to The Western\u200b Journal\u200b news updates free of charge via email. 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Brown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founder\u200b of The Western Journal<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cvs-takes-top-cold-medicines-off-shelves-new-fda-study\/\">CVS Takes Top Cold Medicines Off the Shelves After \u200bNew FDA Study<\/a> \u200c appeared \u2064first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u2064Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can The Western Journal \u200ctake to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cvs-takes-top-cold-medicines-off-the-shelves-after-new-fda-study\/\" title=\"CVS removes popular cold medicines due to recent FDA findings.\">continue providing\u2062 reliable news<\/a> and analysis<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Western \u2064Journal is uncertain. As a reader, you\u2064 likely understand the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-brooke-rollins-and-steve-yates-russia-is-small-beans-when-will-j-p-morgan-and-corporate-america-leave-china\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2013 Brooke Rollins and Steve Yates: Russia Is Small Beans. When Will J.P. Morgan and Corporate America Leave China?\">independent news sources<\/a>. We \u200cwant to continue \u2063to provide you with \u2064reliable \u2063news and analysis, but \u2062we need your support to \u200cdo so. If you can, \u200bplease consider making a donation to \u2063The\u2062 Western\u2062 Journal. Your contribution will help us to continue our \u2064mission and ensure that you have access to\u200c the information you need.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thank you for being a loyal reader. We\u200d appreciate your support.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>CVS&#8217;s \u200bdecision to remove ineffective \u200cdecongestants from\u2063 its\u200b shelves is a\u2064 commendable step toward prioritizing \u2062customer health and safety. While other pharmacies have not \u2063yet followed suit, the\u2064 FDA&#8217;s determination\u2062 may push for a ban on products\u2063 containing phenylephrine. \u2064It remains to \u2062be \u2064seen how the situation will evolve, but \u2062for now,\u2064 consumers can rely on \u200cCVS for effective \u2063cough \u2062and\u2064 cold products \u2062that meet their needs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u2063the debate on\u2062 whether all stores should remove these medications continues,\u200b with opinions divided. The Western Journal&#8217;s poll \u2063shows that \u200ba majority of respondents are in favor of pulling the medications, but further discussions and research are needed to reach\u2062 a conclusive decision.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, it is important for individuals\u200b to stay informed about the latest developments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-responds-to-reports-of-dna-contamination-in-covid-vaccines\/\" title=\"FDA addresses DNA contamination in COVID vaccines.\">consult healthcare professionals<\/a> for guidance on effective\u200c decongestant options. Ensuring \u2063the\u2063 well-being of customers should always remain a top priority for\u2062 stores and pharmacists alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CVS is removing decongestants from shelves that solely rely on phenylephrine, an ineffective ingredient according to the FDA advisory panel. 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