U.K. MCA expanding pharmacy H2 claims to include heartburn prevention.
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
PHENOLPHTHALEIN Rx-ONLY STATUS PROPOSED BY U.K. MCA because the laxative ingredient "is a substance of which the activity and/or side effects require further investigation." Currently, phenolphthalein-containing laxatives are available in the U.K. without a prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist.