"Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Launches in US for $19.99/Month"

America's first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, will be available in stores and online nationwide later this month, offering a new option for accessing oral contraceptive pills without a prescription. The medication, approved by the FDA in 2023, will cost $19.99 for a one-month supply in stores and $49.99 for a three-month supply, with online options available. While hailed as a major victory for reproductive rights, concerns remain about equitable access, cost, and availability, with efforts to address these issues underway. Opill uses progestin to prevent pregnancy and is seen as a significant expansion of contraceptive options in the U.S.