Easier Access to Over-the-Counter Oral Contraception and Federal Funding Study.
This Act aims to speed up the approval process for routine-use oral contraceptives to be available without a prescription for adults (18 and older). This potentially means quicker and easier access to these medications in pharmacies. Additionally, the law mandates a detailed study on how much federal money has been spent on contraceptive methods over the past 15 years, increasing transparency in public spending in this area.
Key points
Priority Review: The FDA must fast-track applications for routine oral contraceptives to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) for individuals aged 18 and older.
Access for Minors: Oral contraceptives approved for OTC use for adults will still require a prescription for individuals under the age of 18.
Fee Waiver: Companies submitting applications for priority OTC approval of oral contraceptives will have their administrative fees waived.
Funding Study: The government will commission a study on the total amount of federal funds allocated for contraception (including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE) over the past 15 years.
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