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Last week, the FDA's advisory committee voted 17-0 (‼️) to recommend a progestin-only birth control pill for over-the-counter use. Thanks to our champions for joining us in urging the FDA to follow the recommendation of their expert advisory commit
In a landmark achievement for reproductive justice, a joint FDA advisory committee voted UNANIMOUSLY today to support a progestin-only birth control pill to be offered over-the-counter (OTC)! This significant milestone comes after nearly two decades
There are SO MANY barriers to getting a prescription for birth control pills, including: 💰 Cost of a heath care provider visit ➡️ Insurance coverage 🚍 Transportation ➡️ Access to childcare 💼 Time off work ⏰ Limited hours of on-campus clinic
Progestin-only pills like Opill have been around for nearly 50 years❗️ There’s literally decades of data supporting their safety & efficacy. For example, studies show: ✅POPs are highly effective in preventing pregnancy ✅POPs are safe for m
Today, on our 5th annual #FreeThePill Day, the FDA’s advisory committee is meeting to review the first-ever application for an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill! The evidence is clear: birth control pills are safe and effective, and hav
#FreeThePill Day is tomorrow! @advocatesforyouth collected these stories from real people who couldn’t access birth control pills because the US has not joined 100+ other nations in bringing them over the counter (OTC)! The result can be everyt