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dkf

(37,305 posts) Fri Mar 2, 2012, 08:34 PM Mar 2012

Why aren't birth control pills OTC anyway? [View all]

Then this wouldn't be a health care debate and everyone would have access.

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Why aren't birth control pills OTC anyway? [View all] dkf Mar 2012 OP

They're hormones, and dosages need monitoring. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2012 #1

Very true HockeyMom Mar 2012 #2

Plan B is OTC.... ingac70 Mar 2012 #21

+1 GreenPartyVoter Mar 2012 #23

Birth control is OTC in many countries. girl gone mad Mar 2012 #27

I wonder why a lot of drugs aren't OTC. seeviewonder Mar 2012 #3

Because they interact and can do weird things to the body. Saving Hawaii Mar 2012 #37

Fair enough, but I wasn't speaking about Viagra. seeviewonder Mar 2012 #38

I've been waiting 25 years for the eardrops for swimmer's ear to go OTC starroute Mar 2012 #39

That's absolutely ridiculous. seeviewonder Mar 2012 #40

There are some weaker BCP's that can be OTC and the side-effects aren't serious at all... cynatnite Mar 2012 #4

no they shouldn't TorchTheWitch Mar 2012 #10

Not for the progesterone only pills... cynatnite Mar 2012 #15

You need the advice and expertise of a medical professional. Lone_Star_Dem Mar 2012 #5

BCP's should not be over the counter. Texasgal Mar 2012 #6

For strictly birth control and for a woman who has half a brain that knows her body... cynatnite Mar 2012 #9

I'm not too sure about that. Texasgal Mar 2012 #14

Well, you can disagree with the facts if you like... cynatnite Mar 2012 #16

The problem I have Texasgal Mar 2012 #24

Completely understand... cynatnite Mar 2012 #28

I hear ya! Texasgal Mar 2012 #29

How would you know it isn't working short of getting pregnant? dkf Mar 2012 #35

You know that, but would the average woman? Yo_Mama Mar 2012 #34

it ain't candy, you know! you think it should be easily available to boys? pre-teen girls? unblock Mar 2012 #7

Not all birth control pills are equal cynatnite Mar 2012 #13

the issue is insurance coverage Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #8

Accordong to Limpballs... seeviewonder Mar 2012 #11

Well as long as they are prescription only and if the federal government is getting involved dkf Mar 2012 #20

I know what you mean. seeviewonder Mar 2012 #22

Is ProSense Mar 2012 #12

Because it's not a drug, it's a hormone therapy. JVS Mar 2012 #17

Tylenol is more dangerous than some birth control pills... cynatnite Mar 2012 #18

The danger depends on medical history loyalsister Mar 2012 #33

Strictly speaking none of those is "OTC" Spider Jerusalem Mar 2012 #25

This thread... Gold Metal Flake Mar 2012 #19

Same reason Viagra isn't Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #26

I asked my pharmacist if he carried Viagra customerserviceguy Mar 2012 #31

I can understand why a physician should be in charge of monitoring their use customerserviceguy Mar 2012 #30

That Sgent Mar 2012 #32

I wonder if they're cheaper from Canadian pharmacies customerserviceguy Mar 2012 #36