FDA Warns CVS, Walgreens Over ‘Unapproved’ Eye Drops

  • Deadly outbreak this year was linked to other eye drops
  • FDA says it may pursue legal action if issues aren’t addressed
Similasan AG Pink Eye Relief and CVS Health Pink Eye Drops at a CVS store in downtown Boston on Sept. 12, 2023.Source: Ike Swetlitz/Bloomberg
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Over-the-counter eye drops sold by CVS Health Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance and six other companies are illegally marketed and pose a public health concern to Americans, US regulators said in warning letters Tuesday.

A deadly bacterial outbreak was linked to other eye drop products earlier this year.