"First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Now Available Online in the US"

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"First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Now Available Online in the US"
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Online sales have begun for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US, available for purchase on Amazon, Opill.com, Walgreens, and Walmart. The pill, containing the progestin norgestrel, is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy and costs $19.99 for a month's supply. While efforts to make birth control more accessible have gained urgency following recent legal developments, potential barriers include insurance coverage and potential state restrictions.

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