Just like how you can grab some Tylenol for a headache without seeing a doctor, a birth control pill might be joining the OTC party soon! A panel of experts has given their thumbs up to having a decades-old contraceptive available without a prescription. If this gets the official green light, it would be the very first OTC birth control pill in the US. Imagine strolling into the pharmacy and picking up your monthly supply of pills right off the shelf, hassle-free! This move could greatly increase accessibility and affordability of birth control for many people. It might also help reduce unintended pregnancies by making it easier for those who struggle with access to healthcare to obtain reliable contraception. As always, the decision is now in the hands of the FDA to determine whether to grant approval. Keep an eye out for updates on this exciting development!
Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication.
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