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 … Continue reading Review of Thimerosal in Over-the-counter products by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (1974-1998)