FDA approves Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill
Publishing timestamp: 2023-07-13 12:38:06
Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, which will allow more women and girls to prevent unintended pregnancies without a prescription. The pill will be available at stores and online retailers nationwide in early 2024, with no age restrictions on sales. This decision is seen as a win for the Biden administration and a milestone in expanding access to contraception. The pill is expected to be safe and effective, with a similar efficacy rate to prescription oral contraceptives.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/13/fda-approves-first-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill.html