Over-the-Counter Birth Control Led to Dramatic Rise in Contraceptive Access

New research examined whether Opill, the first FDA-approved OTC birth control pill, increased contraceptive access. The findings show that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method.

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