"Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Set to Hit U.S. Stores"
TL;DR
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., has been shipped to retailers and will be available online and in stores later this month. It is a progestin-only pill, priced at $19.99 for a month's supply, and is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy. The FDA panel and experts have deemed it safe for use without a prescription. This option aims to provide convenient access to contraception for those who may have difficulty visiting a healthcare provider.
- Opill, an over-the-counter birth control pill, will be available in stores soon : Shots - Health News NPR
- Americans can purchase birth control over-the-counter later this month USA TODAY
- First on CNN: First over-the-counter birth control pill in US ships to retailers, costing about $20 for one-month pack CNN
- First US Over-Counter Birth Control Priced at $19.99 a Month Bloomberg
- First over-the-counter birth control pill coming to U.S. stores CBS News
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