FDA Approves First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill

The agencies approval marks the first time a non-prescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of Americans.

The FDA has approved the first over the counter birth control pill.

‘Opill’ is a mini-pill that uses only the hormone progestin.

The agencies approval marks the first time a non-prescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of Americans.

Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni is the Director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and stated, “When used directly, daily oral contraceptive is safe and is expected to be more effective than currently available non-prescription contraceptive methods in preventing unintended pregnancy.”