Peter Martin, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
Despite appearances, Australia’s pharmacies don’t much compete with each other. Many are commonly owned, especially those near each other. They are ripe for an ‘Uber’ moment.
Within weeks, for the first time in the U.S. consumers will be able to find a birth control pill on retail shelves.
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Sarah Lynch, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Once available, Opill will be the most effective form of nonprescription birth control on the market. But you should still speak with your health care provider about any questions.
Merchandise is locked in cases to guard against theft in a Target store in New York City on Sept. 23, 2023.
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Sarah Lynch, Binghamton University, State University of New York
The new over-the-counter pill is highly effective at preventing pregnancy but must be taken at the same time daily, which can be a limitation for some people.
The progestin-only pill Opill could be available in early 2024.
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With the approval of the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive, pharmacists stand to play an ever-increasing role in helping expand access to reproductive health care in the post-Roe era.
The over-the-counter birth control pill will not require medical examinations or prescriptions prior to purchase.
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Some states already allow pharmacists to provide birth control to patients with a prescription. But FDA approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill could greatly expand access.
Many companies have sold dangerous prescription drugs.
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Thinking carefully about people’s health during and after disaster is crucial to building disaster resilience. Ensuring access to medicines is a core part of that goal.
The TGA gave low-dose cannabis sales without prescription the green light in February. But no product has jumped through all the regulatory hoops to market yet.
A successful rollout isn’t just about the physical points where people can get the vaccinations. It’s also about having a trained workforce to administer them.
A pharmacy store in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.
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For many reasons, drug users are shifting from the use of conventional psychoactive drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and heroin to pharmaceutical drugs for non-medical purposes.
Seniors may need help shopping, picking up prescriptions, and connecting with others.
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