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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted Wednesday in favor of recommending the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill, saying benefits outweigh risks. The vote is a major step in a long push to make oral contraception obtainable over the counter in the United States.

If approved, Opill will become the first birth control pill available in the US without a prescription, giving women control of their bodies again.

WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In a unanimous vote, a panel of expert advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday endorsed the over-the-counter sale of

Prices in the category rose by 4.3% in April from the prior month, said the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From a year ago, prices are up 8.8%.

WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In a unanimous vote, a panel of expert advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday endorsed the over-the-counter (OTC) sale

Two FDA advisory panels agreed that people would use Opill safely and effectively.

Advisers for the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Wednesday in support of making the birth-control pill Opill available over-the-counter, saying the benefits outweigh the risks.

Prices of baby food and formula hit an all-time high last month as suppliers rushed to adjust to new government guidance to avoid another shortage.

Perrigo Company plc (PRGO) announced that Murray Kessler has notified the company of his intent to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, with a target effective date of July 31, 2023.

GRAND RAPIDS — Perrigo Co. plc is now scheduled to make a pitch in May to federal regulators who will decide whether to approve an over-the-counter daily birth control pill for the U.S. market. The company said Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rescheduled a joint meeting of…