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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