Review of Thimerosal in Over-the-counter products by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (1974-1998)
In 1974, the FDA undertook a comprehensive review of the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter medicines. As one facet of this review, a panel of experts was assembled to review the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter drugs containing mercury. The Advisory Review Panel on OTC Miscellaneous External Drug Products began this review in 1975. In 1980, the panel delivered its report to the FDA. It reviewed 18 products containing mercury, and found them all either unsafe or ineffective for their stated purpose of killing bacteria to prevent infections.
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