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Update on Over-the-Counter (OTC) Contraception

Author/s: 
Daniel Grossman, Melissa A. Simon

In July 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, a daily progestin-only oral contraceptive for over-the-counter sale to people of all ages. Daniel Grossman, MD, discusses this and more with JAMA Associate Editor Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH.

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oral contraceptives contraceptive Progestins

Oral Nonprescription Pain Medications for Adults

Author/s: 
Vordenberg, Sarah E.

Some prescription pain medications prescribed by doctors also include a nonprescription pain medication. Therefore, to avoid taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen or an NSAID, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking over-the-counter pain medications in addition to your prescription pain medication.

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patient education naproxene ibuprofen
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