Why is norgestrel OTC? Decades of Safety Paved the Way for Wider Access
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Almost half of the 6.1 million pregnancies that occur in the U.S. annually are unintended, a major public health concern that points to significant gaps in contraceptive access. The landmark decision to make norgestrel OTC under the brand name Opill was the result of decades of safety data and a push to remove barriers to effective birth control.
