BREAKING NEWS: The FDA has postponed the Advisory Committee meeting for the first-ever application to move a progestin-only birth control pill over the counter in the United States, which was originally scheduled for November 18. Read Ibis's statement here and continue to check our Action Center for updates.
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Many insurance plans cover OTC birth control methods.
pill fact #9
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Emergency contraception is available over the counter in the US.
pill fact #8
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Doctors want itover the counter in the US.
pill fact #7
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Women want it over the counter in the US.
pill fact #6
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It’s available over the counter in 100+ countries.
pill fact #5
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It’s estimated to prevent 30,000 women worldwide from getting ovarian cancer every year.
pill fact #3
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It’s been researched for 50+ years.
pill fact #2
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It’s the most popular type of birth control in the US.
pill fact #1
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What are we waiting for?
Envisioning a future where birth control pills are available over the counter in the United States, fully covered by insurance, priced affordably, and accessible to people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds.
