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Over-the-Counter Birth Control Medication

Over-the-counter (OTC) birth control medication is available in more than 100 countries except for the U.S. On July 11, 2022, a pharmaceutical company based in France called HRA Pharma asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve an OTC birth control pill. If approved, the pill will be the first oral contraceptive available in the U.S. without requiring a prescription. Here’s everything you need to know about OTC birth control medication and other commonly used OTC birth control methods. Plus, learn of the other OTC birth control methods available in the U.S. include male and female condoms, sponges, spermicides, and emergency contraception pills.