Opill
| Opill | |
|---|---|
| Background | |
| Type | Progestin-only pill |
| First use | March 2024 |
| Pregnancy rates (first year) | |
| Perfect use | 2% |
| Typical use | 9% |
| Usage | |
| User reminders | Daily, within the same 3 hour period |
| Advantages and disadvantages | |
| STI protection | No |
| Benefits | OTC, no prescription required |
Opill is a birth control pill formulated from norgestrel, which works to thicken the cervical mucus and prevent pregnancy. Opill is manufactured by HRA Pharma and is the first ever over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive to be sold in the United States. Opill is solely intended to be used for pregnancy prevention. It is not intended for use in emergency situations or for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases or infections. Opill is marketed through social media and its partnership with the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).