Executive Summary

New Web-based system allows OTC drug, dietary supplement manufacturers to electronically submit new product labeling, labeling updates to the Physician's Desk Reference, publisher Thomson Medical Economics says June 4. Labeling submissions are reformatted as they will appear in the PDR and posted on a secure Web site for manufacturer review, final clearance. Approved entries will be available for electronic distribution through 1www.pdr.net and on CD-ROM, with print version appearing in annual editions of the PDR for Nonprescription Drugs & Dietary Supplements. Thomson developed PDRxpress with several drug companies and says system "eliminates weeks of paper processing"...