The extent of Rx medicines US consumers can receive in the mail from pharmacies to use at home without first getting prescriptions, much like they do with myriad OTC drugs and dietary supplements, has reached flu vaccines.
Flu Vaccine Nasal Spray Is Latest Prescription Drug Available Direct To US Consumers
FDA approves Flumist consumers can use at home for prevention of flu caused by virus subtypes A and B in individuals 2 through 49 years old in a proposal submitted by AstraZeneca’s MedImmune.
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