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OTC Birth Control: Destructive “Progress” for American Women

On July 13, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its approval of Opill, a form of birth control to be sold over the counter – no prescription needed. Opill will become available for purchase in early 2024. The FDA hasn’t placed any age restrictions on who may purchase the drug. Opill, the brand name of norgestrel (a synthetic version of progestin), is owned by HRA Pharma, which bought the pill with the aim of turning it into an over-the-counter drug.

Opill is designed to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg and thickening the mucus in the …

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