Benefits Buzz – FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Contraceptive

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it approved the first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. This drug is expected to become available to consumers without a prescription from stores and online retailers in early 2024.


Insurance Coverage
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide first-dollar coverage of certain specified preventive services for women, including all FDA-approved contraceptives, as prescribed by a health care provider.



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