The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency contraceptives as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) option for females aged 17 and older. The Department of Health Services (DHS) does not require females aged 17 and older to have a prescription from their Prescribing Provider to purchase emergency contraceptives OTCs. Females under the age of 17 must have a prescription from their Prescribing Provider for emergency contraceptives.

This week's Generic News includes updates on the Weekly Generics Campaign, news from the FDA, and information from McKesson OneStop.

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) released a voluntary nationwide recall of a single lot of Gabapentin 300mg capsules by Aurobindo Pharma USA due to complaints of empty capsules.