First over-the-counter birth control pill in US begins shipping to stores
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Source: AP
WASHINGTON (AP) The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month, allowing American women and teens to purchase contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin.
Manufacturer Perrigo said Monday it has begun shipping the medication, Opill, to major retailers and pharmacies. A one-month supply will cost about $20 and a three-month supply will cost around $50, according to the companys suggested retail price. It will also be sold online.
The launch has been closely watched since last July, when the Food and Drug Administration said the once-a-day Opill could be sold without a prescription. Ireland-based Perrigo noted there will be no age restrictions on sales, similar to other over-the-counter medications.
Opill is an older class of contraceptive, sometimes called minipills, that contain a single synthetic hormone, progestin, and generally carry fewer side effects than more popular combination estrogen and progestin pills.
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AllyCat
(16,216 posts)Not really sure this is a reliable option, but better than nothing. It's about 93% effective. There is better out there. Combined with another form of contraception like condoms might be the safest. Not sure how many men will use the condoms.
It's a step in the right direction for sure. Just thought it would be a regular birth control pill.
CanonRay
(14,112 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,045 posts)who will refuse to ring it up because they are strictly religious..
JudyM
(29,265 posts)Dupe of https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143203583
Please continue discussion in that thread.