What You Need to Know About Opill, the First FDA-Approved Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

The FDA has approved Opill, also known as the Minipill, for over-the-counter access without a prescription in the United States. Opill has been available in other countries for more than half a decade—it was approved for general use with a prescription in 1973. How is Opill different from regular combination birth control pills, and is it the right contraception option for you? Women’s health expert, Kirtly Jones, MD, goes into detail about how the progestin-only birth control pill works to prevent pregnancy and its risk and benefits before Opill is anticipated to be on pharmacy shelves in early 2024.