Soon, the US will have over-the-counter birth control
O pill: a contraceptive method for improving birth control without a prescription and the opposition from conservative groups and religious groups in favor of over-the-counter contraception
Research shows that the most effective birth control methods are condoms, spermicides and other nonPrescription methods, but the medication called O pill will be the most effective contraceptive method available without a prescription.
It’s availability makes it especially useful for teenagers and young women who have difficulty visiting a doctor to get a prescription, according to reproductive health experts.
Rodriguez said that contraception can be obtained over the counter, which will reduce the obstacles such as transportation, cost and language.
conservative groups opposed O pill because of the measures that increase access to abortion, emergency contraception and sex education. The opposition was mainly from Catholic organizations and Students for Life Action.
More than 70% of women of reproductive age preferred an over-the-counter pill, according to a survey conducted by the health care research organization KFF.
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What to Know about Opill: The First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Contraceptive Shop (the “first over the counter” pill heads to stores)
Nine years have passed since manufacturers started working on making the drug available over the counter. Here’s what else to know about Opill.
This isn’t a new type of pill. The FDA says the drug substance was approved for prescription use in 1973. But this is the first birth control pill that has been approved for use without a prescription from a health care provider.
Yes. It’s 98% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken correctly, and similar to other oral contraceptives. The first dose should start to work after 48 hours. Potential side effects include headaches, bloating and cramping.
“Today we start shipping Opill to our retailers for their brick-and-mortar stores,” says Schmelter. She says it will be in the family planning aisle as well as online marketplaces and Opill.com.
A month’s supply of Opill has a recommended retail price of $19.99. Buying a three-month supply for $49.99 will be a little cheaper than buying in bulk. Opill.com will sell a six-month supply.
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Birth Control without a Doctor’s Visit: Covering Up for an Insurance Plan at Your Local Babysitter’s Office without Paying Out of Pocket
Birth control is available to people with insurance without a copay but not everyone will pay out of pocket because they do not want their birth control pill to show up on their insurance.
“It doesn’t require a doctor’s visit, which means it doesn’t require time off work or potentially a babysitter or finding a doctor,” Schmelter says. “You can walk into any local retailer and, in the family planning section, pick it up at your convenience.”
US’ first over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved for use without a prescription from a health care provider. Opill.com claims to be the “first over-the-counter birth control pill that has been approved for use without a prescription from a health care provider”. A month’s supply of Opill has a recommended retail price of $19.99.