What the FDA’s Zantac Announcement Means for Individuals with Heartburn

Effective immediately, one of the most common drugs for GERD has been discontinued—Zantac, known as ranitidine in generic form, will be pulled from shelves in both its prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) options. On April 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered all manufacturers to immediately pull all drugs containing ranitidine from circulation. The reason?…

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