Posted 3/4/2024, 12:35:00 PM
Opill Becomes First OTC Birth Control Pill Available in US This Month for $20
- Opill, the first OTC birth control pill in the US, will be available in stores and online this month for about $20 per month
- The pill works as a "mini-pill," using the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy
- Opill will be available without a prescription at major retailers like CVS and Walgreens
- Advocacy groups have urged the manufacturer to lower the price to improve accessibility
- While cost issues remain, experts say an OTC birth control pill increases contraceptive access overall