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Frequently asked questions about Opill
The Food and Drug Administration should approve over-the-counter oral contraception without an age restriction
Over-the-counter oral contraception in the United States: An important opportunity at a time of increased concern about contraceptive access
Ensuring young people’s access to future over-the-counter birth control pills
Statement from the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
“A safe over the counter birth control option is a timely and important resource to provide equitable access and essential reproductive healthcare for the adolescent patient.”
— North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Behind the counter: Findings from the 2022 oral contraceptives access survey
The evidence is clear: It’s time for over-the-counter birth control pills
Equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care for all youth (American Academy of Pediatrics)
“Efforts to expand access, including pharmacist-initiated prescriptions (also known as pharmacy access), over-the-counter (OTC) sales, and mail-order (MO) purchasing, can reduce barriers to access that adolescents may experience.”
— American Academy of Pediatrics
Advocates for Youth statement on HRA Pharma’s application for OTC status for birth control
“We will not stop until birth control is over-the-counter and accessible for all people regardless of age, race, gender, class, or sexuality!”
— Lauren Schenck, age 20, #FreeThePill Youth Council, Advocates for Youth