FDA's Regulation and Barrier to Access for Beneficial Medicines

The FDA's regulations and prescription requirements for contraceptives have hindered women's access to necessary medicines and impeded their healthcare rights. Despite the pill being available without a prescription in over 100 countries, the FDA's restrictions continue to control access to contraceptives in the United States. The FDA's power to impose prescription requirements on drugs, even when unnecessary, raises concerns about their misuse and abuse of authority. These unnecessary barriers not only violate healthcare rights but also negatively impact women's health and hinder progress in achieving economic equality.