Celebrating one year of OTC birth control pills in the United States

One year ago, we made history when the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill — Opill — became available in the United States! Opill’s rollout across the country in March 2024 made it the most effective form of birth control available with no prescription or ID requirement.

This groundbreaking advancement in contraceptive access came after two decades of advocacy, research, and movement building from Free the Pill coalition members and supporters.