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Follow on Google News | Oxytrol Approval Surprises Experts"Everyone is a bit surprised," analyst Melissa Elder tells the Kalorama Editors. "Especially in light of no restrictions mentioned and the concern over men gaining access to the product without the monitoring of a pharmacist. "
The FDA advisory panel in November recommended not allowing the drug to switch yet, so Kalorama did not include the product in its report, The Market for Rx to OTC Switches, 6th Edition. "Everyone is a bit surprised," analyst Melissa Elder tells the Kalorama Editors. "Especially in light of no restrictions mentioned--such as pharmacist-dispensing option--and the concern over men gaining access to the product without the monitoring of a pharmacist. " According to Elder, it raises some concerns over the possibility of men not being evaluated for prostate problems--and as we all know many men will avoid a Dr. visit if at all possible. Kalorama had forecasted 2014 approval in its report so our forecast is not affected in any large scale by the faster than expected approval, especially as Merck should not see revenues until fall 2013. Kalorama’s market research study The Market for Rx to OTC Switches, 6th Edition, can be found at http://www.kaloramainformation.com/ End
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