The Evidence

The case for moving birth control pills over the counter in the United States is strong. If you’re looking for a quick reference on the evidence, these resources are a great place to start. If you want to dive deeper or want more information on a specific topic, check out our Resource Library where you can explore by areas of interest.

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Research, Key Evidence
Modeling the impacts of price of an over-the-counter progestin-only pill on use and unintended pregnancy among US women
Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Statements of Support, Key Evidence, Press Releases and Statements
Over-the-counter access to hormonal contraception: ACOG committee opinion, number 788
Statements of Support, Key Evidence, Press Releases and Statements
Statements of Support, Key Evidence, Press Releases and Statements
Research, Key Evidence
Interest in over-the-counter access to a progestin-only pill among women in the United States
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives for adolescents
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Prescription birth control access among U.S. women at risk of unintended pregnancy
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Prescription requirements and over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives: A global review
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Contraindications to progestin-only oral contraceptive pills among reproductive-aged women
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Contraindications to combined oral contraceptives among over-the-counter compared with prescription users
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Continuation of prescribed compared with over-the-counter oral contraceptives
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Research, Key Evidence
Research, Key Evidence
Accuracy of self-screening for contraindications to combined oral contraceptive use
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Research, Key Evidence