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  • She said safety is important but downplayed some of the concerns, saying that under preliminary guidance by the FDA, only drugs with a long, reliable track record would likely be eligible for the "safe use" category.

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  • "Obviously, it's much easier for you to go to your drug store and pick up an item than it is to make an appointment, take a prescription, drop it off and get it filled," she said. "It dramatically increases access and will up sales of these drugs. It's like going from a boutique drug to mass distribution."

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