FDA's Approval of Opill, First OTC Birth Control Pill, Marks One-Year Anniversary

Jul 15, 2024, 06:01 PM

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill. This landmark decision has significantly increased access to affordable and accessible contraception across the United States by allowing individuals to purchase birth control without a prescription. Members of the Pro-Choice Caucus, including Rep. Summer Lee, Rep. Judy Chu, Rep. Glenn Ivey, Rep. Jerry Nadler, and others, are celebrating this milestone while advocating for continued efforts to ensure equitable access to contraception. They emphasize the need for full insurance coverage for OTC birth control and affordable options for all, regardless of income. Additionally, they highlight the importance of protecting reproductive health care amidst continued attacks on reproductive freedom.