On March 4, 2024, the first daily over-the-counter oral contraceptive pill, called Opill, became available in the United States. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use for all ages, Opill contains the hormone progestin and works the same way as other progestin-only pills (like the “mini pill”). People can buy Opill without a prescription both online and from major retail stores nationwide. Perrigo, Opill’s manufacturer, set a recommended retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply, with a reduced price available online when purchasing a three- or six-month supply.
Sexual and reproductive health care providers and youth-serving professionals can refer to the resources below for more information about Opill and use them to guide conversations with clients or adolescents.
Resources for Providers
- A medical overview of the first over-the-counter birth control pill video (Contraceptive Access Initiative)
- Practice Advisory: First Over-the-Counter Daily Contraceptive Pill Released with clinical guidance (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill: What to Know (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- The Cost and Coverage of Opill (Kaiser Family Foundation)
Resources for Clients
- Everything you need to know about Opill, the new over-the-counter birth control pill (Bedsider)
- Everything you need to know about the first over-the-counter birth control pill video (Contraceptive Access Initiative)
- Consumer guidance (Food and Drug Administration)
- What is the difference between Opill and the combination birth control pill? video (Bedsider)
- Is there anyone who shouldn't use Opill? video (Bedsider)
- How to order Opill video (Bedsider)
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