FDA Panel Supports Rx-to-OTC Switch of Progestin-Only Birth Control Pill
A decision on the OTC oral contraceptive pill is expected later this year.
A decision on the OTC oral contraceptive pill is expected later this year.
Emzahh is an AB-rated generic equivalent of Ortho Micronor.
Mifepristone is a progestin antagonist indicated, in a regimen with misoprostol, for the medical termination of intrauterine pregnancy through 70 days gestation.
Case involving a 2-rod subdermal contraceptive implant mistaken for a 1-rod device demonstrates the importance of delivering culturally competent care.
Opill contains 0.075 mg of norgestrel, a single active steroid ingredient.
If approved, Opill would be the first OTC oral contraceptive pill available without a prescription.
Temporary purchase limits aim to ensure ‘equitable access and consistent supply on store shelves’.
Through hormone measurements and genetic analysis, the test can identify whether an individual is at increased risk for certain birth control side effects.
Recent OB/Gyn updates include underuse of contraceptives after giving birth, new guidelines on postpartum pelvic girdle pain, and infection risk with alternative birth practices.
The novel combined oral contraceptive pill includes estetrol 15mg (E4) and drospirenone 3mg (DRSP).