The recommendation is paving the way for the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the US.
Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
contraceptive drug without a prescription, paving the way for the country's first over-the-counter birth control pill. "The benefit of Opill being available to diverse populations including adolescents and those with limited literacy is in demand," said Dr Jolie Haun, a panelist who voted in favor of the pill.
Panel members said that more women were likely to be harmed by an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy than the side effects of the drug. The FDA generally follows the recommendations of the advisory panel.
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