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Summary: Lots of drugs have moved from prescription to OTC status:  proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec), Histamine 2 blockers (Prevacid), antihistamine eye drops, Hydrocortisone 1% cream…. For this to happen, the question that must be answered is this:  can the drug be used safely and effectively, relying only on the drug labeling?  The above-mentioned drugs have passed this test.  This episode will discuss another switch, the first OTC oral contraceptive:  Opill.

 Topics

·      Monitor Your Meds 03:40

·      Progestin Only 04:20

·      Reduce Barriers to Access 05:00

·      Relying on Drug Labeling 06:10

·      Progestin = Norgestrel (1973) 07:15

·      Same Time Every Day 07:40

·      Precautions 09:00

·      Looking Out For You (Drug Diary) 10:00

·      Talk With Your Pharmacist 10:10

·      Side Effects 10:30

·      Progestin Only Advantages 11:15

·      Age Restriction? 13:00

·      Release early 2024 14:00

·      Does Not Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases 14:25

·      Concerns – Talk With Pharmacist & Doctor 

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