FDA approves first over-the-counter hormonal birth control pill

By Gabrielle M. Etzel

Published July 13, 2023 9:06am ET

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FDA approves first over-the-counter hormonal birth control pill — The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday morning its approval of the progestin-only oral contraceptive Opill for over-the-counter use. “Today’s approval marks the first time a nonprescription daily oral contraceptive will be an available option for millions of people in the United States,” said Patrizia Cavazzoni, the director of the FDA’s Center for Drug […]

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday morning its approval of the progestin-only oral contraceptive Opill for over-the-counter use.

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