FDA approves first OTC birth control pill, Opill, for U.S. retailers.
The FDA has approved the first U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill, which is more effective than condoms, spermicides, and other non-prescription methods. Opill, an older class of contraceptive called minipills containing a single synthetic hormone, progestin, is now available at major retailers and pharmacies across the U.S. for $20 for a one-month supply and $50 for a three-month supply. The launch of Opill offers U.S. women another birth control option amid ongoing legal and political battles over reproductive health, including the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
March 04, 2024
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