The move could significantly expand access to contraception. The pill is expected to be available in early 2024.

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a birth control pill to be sold without a prescription for the first time in the United States, a milestone that could significantly expand access to contraception.

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  • MicroWave@lemmy.worldOP
    11·
    1 year ago

    The medication, called Opill, will become the most effective birth control method available over the counter — more effective at preventing pregnancy than condoms, spermicides and other nonprescription methods. Experts in reproductive health said its availability could be especially useful for young women, teenagers and those who have difficulty dealing with the time, costs or logistical hurdles involved in visiting a doctor to obtain a prescription.

    • pazukaza@lemmy.ml
      13·
      1 year ago

      Cool, cool, but don’t forget to also talk about its secondary effects. These pills shouldn’t be popped for every encounter. It should be used for events like a condom breaking.

      Edit: sorry, I assumed that this was a post-day pill. This is just a normal contraceptive, how the fuck are these not legally sold over the counter already? Sorry, not American.

      • kamiheku@sopuli.xyz
        1·
        1 year ago

        how the fuck are these not legally sold over the counter already? Sorry, not American.

        Dunno where you live, but at least in Finland you do need a prescription for contraceptive pills, they’re not sold OTC