Opill, First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Now Available

Opill's availability marks a significant shift in access to contraception, enabling purchase without prescription at pharmacies and online.

Opill, a progestin-only birth control pill, is available for purchase without a prescription, providing a new level of access to contraception.
The pill has been approved by the FDA and is 98% effective when taken daily within the same three-hour window.
Opill can be ordered online and will be available in stores such as CVS, Rite Aid, and Kroger starting in early April.
Michigan Medicaid plans and Medicare Part D plans will cover Opill, though commercial health insurance generally does not.
Common side effects of Opill include irregular vaginal bleeding, headaches, nausea, and breast tenderness.