The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill, was approved on July 13, 2023, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will become available in stores by early 2024. The U.S. is now amongst approximately one hundred other nations that allow the sale of OTC birth control pills. The …
At-home Flu and COVID-19 Test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EAU) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) at-home test that can detect influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Created by Lucira Health, this test can be self-administered via nasal swab and provide results in 30 minutes. This single-use test is for individuals …