An amendment to the FDC Act,enacted in 1951,made the distinction for the first time between __________.

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The 1951 amendment to the FDC Act made the distinction between prescription drugs, which require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, which can be purchased without a prescription. This distinction was significant because it established different regulatory requirements and labeling for each category of drugs.

An Amendment to the FDC Act,enacted in 1951,made the Distinction