FDA weighs concerns over OTC birth control pill availability.
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The FDA is considering approving the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US, which would eliminate the need for a prescription. The pill, called Opill, is a progestin-only pill that would be sold by Perrigo. Major medical groups support the request, but some groups, such as the Catholic Medical Association, are opposed. The FDA is concerned about taking health professionals out of the equation, but proponents argue that women can easily handle it, as pills are available without a prescription in over 100 other countries. Access to effective birth control is becoming increasingly important as access to abortion is being restricted in the US.
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