Online Sales of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Opill Begin, Offering Convenient Access But Raising Concerns About Potential Restrictions
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Online sales of Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., began Monday on Opill.com and Amazon
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Opill costs $19.99 for a one-month supply, $49.99 for three months, $89.99 for six months on Opill.com
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Major pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will offer Opill online and in stores in late March/early April once shipments arrive
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Experts say online access benefits those in remote areas or without transportation to access contraception
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There is concern some states may try to restrict access to Opill after the Dobbs decision overturned federal abortion rights