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flag Study shows OTC birth control pills increase access, especially for underserved groups.

flag A study published in JAMA Network Open found that the FDA's approval of over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills has significantly improved access to contraception, especially for underserved groups like the uninsured and those in rural areas. flag Researchers surveyed 986 people across 44 states and found a 31.8 percentage point increase in people shifting to the pill from no contraceptive method. flag The study highlights the potential for OTC birth control to reduce barriers to access and prevent unintended pregnancies.

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