in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s. They have always required a prescription, generally so health professionals can screen for conditions that raise the risk of rare, but dangerous, blood clots.
A one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 26, 2016. HRA, based in France, said Monday that removing the prescription requirement would improve access to the contraceptive method, which is "more effective at preventing pregnancy than all current methods" that are available over the counter. "For many, a birth control pill may be the best option for them but requiring a prescription is an unnecessary obstacle that can put it out of reach," obstetrician-gynecologist Melissa Kottke said in a statement.
HRA's application comes amid legal and political battles over women’s reproductive health. However, the company started gathering data necessary to submit the application to the FDA seven years ago. The company told FOX Business that the news happened to come after the recent Supreme Court decision to
States should have the authority over whether to approve the drug in their jurisdiction.
Insurance companies won't have to pay for it anymore..
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