A New Model of Prescription to Nonprescription Reclassification: The Calcipotriol Case Study

Third-party reclassification may be possible in some countries, particularly where supply can be limited to pharmacists only. A flexible approach may be needed from the committee and regulator to assist such reclassification. Given the multiple beneficiaries of reclassification, removing reliance on the pharmaceutical companies to drive reclassification and/or using new models of supply may provide impetus to the reclassification arena.