According to the CBS MoneyWatch portal, the well-known chain will no longer sell products containing only the following ingredients: phenylephrine As an active ingredient in its pharmacy.
CVS told CBS MoneyWatch it will no longer sell products containing only phenylephrine as the active ingredient in its pharmacies.
“We are removing certain oral cough and cold products that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient from CVS Pharmacy stores,” the company said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch.
“Other oral cough and cold products will continue to be available to meet consumer demand,” CVS added.
Oral phenylephrine position
CVS assures that it is aware of the FDA advisory committee’s position on oral phenylephrine and is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. It voluntarily withdraws decongestants.
Oral phenylephrine contained in Dayquil, Mucinex Sinus-Max, Sudafed PE Sinus Congestion, Theraflu and other popular medications sold in pharmacies across the United States.
“When done right, modern research shows that phenylephrine does not improve congestion,” Dr. Mark Dykevich, an allergist at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, said last month.
The FDA states that decongestants containing phenylephrine represent approximately US$1.8 billion annual sales, according to the FDA.
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