Walgreens, Rite Aid drop purchasing restrictions on children's over-the-counter medicine

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Pharmacies have announced they are dropping their restrictions on how much over-the-counter cold medication for children that customers can buy.

have been declining steadily and supply challenges are improving, Walgreens and Rite Aid told ABC News they are lifting their caps on pediatric fever-reducing medications.

Meanwhile, Rite Aid said it will lift the limit it had for online purchases "by the end of the week." The Consumer Health Products Association, which represents the makers of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements, said manufacturers will continue to produce the drugs and get them on shelves as quickly as possible.

According to Brikman, sales of over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers were up 30% in December 2022 compared to December 2021.

 

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