Published 2 years ago

Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval

Summary by Ground News

HRA Pharma, a French drugmaker, has submitted an application to the FDA for the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and set off a cascade of abortion bans around the country, access to contraception has taken on increased importance. The FDA has said it aims to make a decision within 10 months once a company submits an application. The company says the timing was unrelated to the Supreme Court's recent decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The FDA faced similar political pressures in 2006 when it approved over-the-counter use of the emergency contraception pill Plan B. Birth control pills are available without a prescription across much of South America, Asia and Africa.

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BBC News

US considers over-the-counter birth control pills for first time

HDA Pharma says the move would remove unnecessary barriers for US women seeking contraception.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

FDA could approve over-the-counter purchase of first birth control pill

The agency is considering the application by HRA Pharma to make Opill available without a prescription

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks U.S. FDA approval

For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S.

2 years ago·Canada

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Reuters

FDA to review first ever over-the-counter birth control pill

Perrigo Company said on Monday its unit HRA Pharma has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve a daily birth control pill for over-the-counter (OTC) sale, the first such request for this type of contraception. The application from the HRA comes on the back of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in June to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval

A drug company is seeking U.S. approval for the first birth control pill that women could buy without a prescription. The request from a French drugmaker on Monday sets up

2 years ago·United States

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