Doctors, Pharmacists Wrangle in ‘Turf War’ Over Birth Control Pill Availability in Australia

Doctors, Pharmacists Wrangle in ‘Turf War’ Over Birth Control Pill Availability in Australia
Patients will be able to skip a visit to the doctor to access contraceptives, vaccinations, and antibiotics. Philippe Huguen/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Australian doctors are opposing a proposal to allow pharmacists to sell birth control pills over the counter, saying it would present a risk to patient safety and potential “conflicts of interest” for pharmacists.

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Association is holding public consultations over whether oral contraceptive pills (OCP) should be made available to patients without the need for a GP’s prescription.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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