U.S. Prescription for birth control is no longer needed

[Stanthropical]

For first time in US history, online orders are being taken for over-the-counter birth control pills
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video...ken-for-over-the-counter-birth-control-pills/
There are no age restrictions and prescriptions are not necessary.



Online sales begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in US
https://thehill.com/policy/healthca...ill-online-sales-begin-first-approved-us/amp/
Online sales began Monday for the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the U.S.



Landmark moment as birth control pill goes on sale online in US for first time TODAY - for around $20 a month on Amazon
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13209891/amp/otc-birth-control-opill-cost-amazon.html
America's first over-the-counter birth control pill is now available online, drugmakers announced



The Launch and Availability of Opill, the First Over-the-Counter Daily Birth Control Pill
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/...rst-over-the-counter-daily-birth-control-pill
Triona Schmelter discusses Opill’s availability, pricing, effectiveness, safety, and impact on addressing barriers to contraceptive access.



Online orders begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/03/18/health/otc-birth-control-opill-online-orders
Online, over-the-counter birth control enters the market in the U.S.




First U.S. Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Released—Free For Medicaid Recipients In Wisconsin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zachar...ree-for-medicaid-recipients-in-wisconsin/amp/
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved for sale in the U.S., will begin its first sales on Tuesday, available in Wisconsin for Medicaid recipients—and the government-funded healthcare program will cover 100% of the medication’s cost, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said.


Over-the-counter birth control pills are now available in the US and online
https://nypost.com/2024/03/19/lifes...ontrol-pills-are-now-available-in-the-us/amp/
Online sales for Opill, a progestin-only pill (POP), began Monday, and so far the estrogen-free pills are available to purchase on Amazon and directly from Opill.com.

 

[Stanthropical]

Oh it'll be very interesting to see how religious zealots and control freaks deal with this one, since there's no way to challenge the internet and the free market.

 

[Busty_Nerd]

Nice, we love to see it.

 

[Stanthropical]

There's a concern, however, that misused birth control will cause some many health issues and hormonal disruptions to those who are sensitive or still developing. It'll be a new, uncertain era, that's for sure.