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What the new FDA approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill means for you | Massachusetts General Hospital

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Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a brand of oral contraceptive for over-the-counter sales, making it available for purchase without needing a prescription as of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval in the United States paves the way for other oral birth control options to be sold in stores without needing a prescription to purchase.This decision is significant, saysAlison Packard, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist in theDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology(OB/GYN) at Massachusetts General Hospital. Oral birth control is a more effective method of contraception compared to the other options currently available over the counter namely condoms and spermicides.For patients who do not have easy access to a health care provider, over-the-counter oral birth control will dramatically improve their ability to effectively and safely prevent pregnancy.To imagine that a person who does not have the time, opportunity or insurance coverage to schedule a visit wit...


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