Opill is a progestin-only, once daily birth control pill that was first FDA-approved for prescription use in 1973.
Heres why a prescription is currently required, and why experts think that should change.
This can be a lengthy process.
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Insurance typically does not cover over-the-counter medication and.
Still, any out-of-pocket price most likely pales in comparison to the financial burden of unwanted pregnancy.
Some people use the pill to treat acne, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or endometriosis.
An over the counter pill would increase access for these uses.
The barriers to access are lengthy, especially if youre working to make ends meet, she said.
People have really been advocating for this, Ruzzo said.
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