Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously recommended on Wednesday that the birth control pill Opill — generically known as norgestrel — should be available over the counter ...

The birth control pill and shot are two effective ways to prevent pregnancy. Read on to learn about what they have in common, how they differ, and how you can switch from one method to the other.

Significant weight gain is uncommon with birth control pills. Women gain an average of 1 to 2 pounds while on the pill. This report was originally published on Sept. 4, 2019.

Opill — the first birth control pill that’s available without a prescription — is 98% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as directed, the manufacturer says Skip to content PEOPLE ...

The pill, known by the brand name Opill, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for OTC use in July, making it the first daily birth control cleared for sale without a prescription ...

The pill is sold under the brand name Opill and should be available in early 2024. By Laura Baisas. Published Jul 13, 2023 10:15 AM EDT. ... Like with many birth control pills, ...

Opill, the first birth control pill approved for people to buy without a prescription, is now on shelves at some Walgreens stores. It's expected at CVS and Walmart in early April.

I t’s not every day that a marketing team is tasked with designing the branding and packaging of the first over-the-counter birth control pill to be sold in the U.S.. This was the challenge, and ...

Male Birth Control Pill Gets One Step Closer: What We Know. Published May 24, 2024 at 7:17 AM EDT Updated May 24, 2024 at 12:03 PM EDT. By . ... Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images ...

Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. Now a drugmaker is asking the FDA to approve a progestin-only contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.

The birth control pill traces its origins to an unexpected place: an infertility clinic. It all started in the 1950s with an odd scientific couple, two Massachusetts men known for their expertise ...

OTC birth control pills to soon become available in Arizona The pill is sold under the brand name Opill. It costs roughly $20 for a month’s supply and $50 for a 3-month supply.