Drugmaker seeks FDA approval for first over-the-counter birth control pill abc15
The request from a French drugmaker on Monday sets up a high-stakes decision for the Food and Drug Administration.
"More than 60 years ago, prescription birth control pills in the U.S. empowered women to plan if and when they want to get pregnant. Moving a safe and effective prescription birth control pill to OTC will help even more women and people access contraception without facing unnecessary barriers," said Frédérique Welgryn, chief strategic operations and innovation officer at HRA Pharma.
If the FDA grants the company's request, women would be able to buy the pill from HRA Pharma over the counter, similar to common pain relievers. According to The New York Times, Cadence Health is also planning to submit an application for its pills to be offered without a prescription.HRA Pharma expects to receive a decision from the FDA within 10 months, according to The New York Times.
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