POM vs OTC drugs

Difference between Over-the-counter drugs and prescribed medications.
Examples of OTC and POM.
FDA regualtion over OTC and POM.

1. Over-the-counter medications (OTC) And Prescription only medications (POMs) S y e d a A i m a n

2. OBJECTIVES : What are Over-the-counter(OTC) medications? What are prescription only medications(POMs)? What are the differences between both? What are the examples of POMs and OTC medications?

3. What’s prescription only medications (POMs)? Medications that require prescription from Doctor or other healthcare professional. Doctor prescribing medication to patient Patient shows Dr’s prescription to pharmacist to get those medication.. 1 2 S y e d a A i m a n

4. What’s Over-the-counter (OTC) Medications? Medications that can be purchased without a medical prescription. She can buy medicine for headache without any prescription from doctor 1 2 S y e d a A i m a n

5. How to check if medication is POM? S y e d a A i m a n

6. VS S y e d a A i m a n

7. Over-the-counter (OTC) Medications Unlike POM, they are not strictly monitored by FDA. Prescription Only Medications They must pass through many clinical trial phases approved by FDA and must be monitored even after drug is on the market . VS Food and Drug Administration : Decides which drug require prescription . S y e d a A i m a n

8. OTC medications Smoking cessation drugs Anti-acne drugs Antiseptics S y e d a A i m a n

9. Tranquilizers Prescription Only Medications (POMs) Blood pressure tablets S y e d a A i m a n

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