"Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Set to Hit U.S. Retail Shelves"
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The first nonprescription birth control pill, Opill, will soon be available in the United States for $19.99 a month, following FDA approval last year. It is more effective than condoms and other nonprescription methods, making it a convenient option for teenagers and women facing barriers to obtaining a prescription. Opill, originally approved for prescription use 50 years ago, is 93% effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use and has received widespread support from reproductive and adolescent health specialists, despite some opposition from certain groups.
- First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Will Be Available Soon The New York Times
- First on CNN: First over-the-counter birth control pill in US ships to retailers, costing about $20 for one-month pack CNN
- Opill birth control is about to be sold at Walgreens and CVS Quartz
- Over-the-counter birth control hitting shelves, thanks to Michigan firm Bridge Michigan
- Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill to Be Available Within Weeks on Retail Shelves The Wall Street Journal
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