Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2023
FDA approves first non-prescription daily oral contraceptive
13 July 2023 - Today, the US FDA approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy— the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the US without a prescription.
Approval of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill provides an option for consumers to purchase oral contraceptive medicine without a prescription at drug stores, convenience stores and grocery stores, as well as online.
