Access to Oral Contraceptives

Letter to the FDA Urging it to Make Oral Contraceptives Readily Available

GHJG initiated a September 8, 2021 letter urging the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to prioritize completion of the review process to make already common and safe formulations of oral contraceptives available over-the-counter (OTC). Oral contraceptives meet the accepted medical and regulatory criteria for OTC access, have a strong, proven safety record, and are widely available OTC outside of the US. Over 480 members of the public health and medical community joined us in this call. You can also view the letter on PopFam Chair and GHJG Director Terry McGovern’s Medium page.