FDA approves first over-the-counter oral contraceptive聽
The Food and Drug Administration July 13 the first daily oral contraceptive pill (norgestrel) for use in the U.S. without a prescription. Approved for prescription use since 1973, HRA Pharma plans to make the drug available over-the-counter instead. FDA said the approval 鈥減rovides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores and grocery stores, as well as online.鈥
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