The launch of shipping typically isn’t noted for an OTC drug before the product is for sale in the US, even for one first in a category to be available nonprescription. When it’s the first OTC oral contraceptive, there was no question Perrigo Company PLC would note it.
Perrigo Ships Opill To Stores, But Contraceptive Access Advocates Say It Doesn’t Deliver On Price
First US OTC daily oral contraceptive shipped to major retailers and pharmacies and will be available on shelves nationwide and online later in March. Perrigo says pre-orders for Opill are available currently from select online retailers.
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