Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

A Timeline of Contraception

The Greek philosopher Aristotle is thought to be the first person to propose using natural chemicals such as cedar oil, lead ointment, or frankincense oil as spermicides.
Newsweek

Male Contraceptive Pill Enters First Trial

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A brand new type of male contraceptive has begun its first trial, and ...
National Catholic Register

FDA Approves First Nonprescription Oral Contraceptive ‘Opill’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced the approval of the first nonprescription oral contraceptive, called “Opill.” The drug’s approval is likely to lead to increased use ...
ConsumerAffairs

FDA approves the first non-prescription contraceptive

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval for a new contraceptive called Opill (norgestrel) tablet to be available without a prescription. This is the first daily oral ...
Healio

First nonprescription oral contraceptive sees strong support among providers

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Creation Healthcare analyzed health care professionals’ social media posts to gain insight into their thoughts ...
Yahoo

This is the first oral contraceptive to be dispensed without a prescription in the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The birth control pill Opill will be widely available just like any other over-the-counter drug. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) ...
CNN

The FDA approved the US’ first over-the-counter birth control pill. What happens next?

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the oral contraceptive Opill for over-the-counter use, making it the first nonprescription birth control pill in the United States, but it will be ...
CNN

First on CNN: First over-the-counter birth control pill in US ships to retailers, costing about $20 for one-month pack

Opill, the first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States, will be available in stores and online this month, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99 ...
Business Insider

You'll soon be able to get birth control without a prescription. Here's what you need to know.

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Birth control is about to be available without a prescription for $20 a month online or at your local pharmacy. Opill, ...
NPR

FDA approves Opill, the first daily birth control pill without a prescription

The Food and Drug Administration approved a daily oral contraceptive pill for use without a prescription on Thursday, a landmark event that comes as some U.S. states have sought to restrict access to ...
Healio

FDA approves first nonprescription, OTC oral contraceptive pill

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . FDA approved norgestrel as the first daily oral contraceptive to be available over the counter, without a ...