July 13, 2023 03:19 PM EDT

FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill, expected to hit shelves in 2024

Nicole DeFeudis

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The FDA has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Perrigo’s Opill, clearing the way for consumers to easily access the contraceptive at drug stores …

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