OPill: What You Need to Know About this Over-the-Counter Contraceptive, with Christi, ARNP
Wellness Wednesday with 3W
English - January 03, 2024 18:02 - 33 minutes - 46 MBSexuality Health & Fitness Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The FDA recently approved a new over-the-counter contraceptive called “OPill” that will be available for purchase in the first quarter of 2024. But many questions come with new medications: How does it work? What are the side effects? What is its effectiveness? What led to its approval for being an over-the-counter medication? How often do I need to take it? Tune in to today’s episode where we discuss all these questions and more with our wonderful nurse practitioner, Christi!
Resources mentioned:
OPill FDA Approval History
FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
Prescription-to-Nonprescription (Rx-to-OTC) Switches
Decisional Memorandum: New Drug Application 17031 Supplement 41
Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use. (cdc.gov)
Progestin-Only Hormonal Birth Control: Pill and Injection | ACOG
Progestin-Only Pills - US SPR | CDC
Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.