Over-the-counter birth control pill now available at major pharmacies
Newsy
Opill is available at Walgreens and CVS for $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply.
CVS, Walgreens and other major pharmacy chains are beginning to stock Opill, an over-the-counter birth control pill that got Food and Drug Administration approval for nonprescription use last summer. The pharmacies started carrying the drug after drugmaker Perrigo said it has started shipping Opill earlier this month.
The company said the manufacturer's suggested retail price will be $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply. The company also said the pill would be available online — a three-month supply going for $49.99 and a six-month supply for $89.99.
CVS and Walgreens appear to be selling the products at the MSRP, according to website product listings.
Opill was first approved in 1973 to prevent pregnancies but was taken off the market in 2005 due to business reasons.
The FDA said Opill is up to 98% effective when used as directed. The FDA also said using additional forms of birth control, including condoms, helps make the drug more effective.
