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Ensuring young people’s access to future over-the-counter birth control pills
Statement from the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
“A safe over the counter birth control option is a timely and important resource to provide equitable access and essential reproductive healthcare for the adolescent patient.”
— North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Overview of FDA process to switch birth control pills from prescription-only to over-the-counter status
It’s time for over-the-counter birth control pills: The movement to free the pill
Velázquez introduces a resolution in support of World Contraception Day
“I’m proud to introduce this resolution which will raise awareness about contraception and help people make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.”
— Representative Velázquez (D-NY-07)
Behind the counter: Findings from the 2022 oral contraceptives access survey
World map: Over-the-counter access to birth control pills
The evidence is clear: It’s time for over-the-counter birth control pills
Equitable access to sexual and reproductive health care for all youth (American Academy of Pediatrics)
“Efforts to expand access, including pharmacist-initiated prescriptions (also known as pharmacy access), over-the-counter (OTC) sales, and mail-order (MO) purchasing, can reduce barriers to access that adolescents may experience.”
— American Academy of Pediatrics
Senators Markey, Hirono, and Duckworth introduce bill to codify the right to contraception
“The right to contraception is a fundamental right that is central to an individual’s privacy, health, wellbeing, and ability to participate in the social and economic life of our nation.”
— Senator Markey (D-MA)