Ask the Pharmacist — Viagra for Women

After 5 years and being told no by the FDA twice, Addyi, a drug called the “female Viagra,” was approved by the FDA in August. It is approved to treat pre-menopausal women with low sexual desire but can only be prescribed by select doctors with prescriptions coming from select pharmacies
1. What is Addyi and how does it work?
DR WHITE: Addyi is indicated for premenopausal women with low sexual desire that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty and is not caused by a medi