Contraceptive Use in Medicare Varies by Enrollment Type
Contraceptive use among Medicare enrollees — including among beneficiaries of childbearing age who are on Medicare due to a permanent disability — varies greatly depending on whether they’re enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) or traditional Medicare, researchers reported. Use of contraceptives was higher among MA enrollees compared with those in traditional Medicare, with significant variation […]
FDA Reviewers Raise Multiple Issues on OTC Birth Control Pill
FDA staff raised concerns over the prospect of a contraceptive pill for over the counter (OTC) use, and questioned whether sufficient evidence exists that consumers would take the pill appropriately, according to briefing documents released ahead of a 2-day advisory committee meeting. At a joint meeting of the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee and the Obstetrics, […]