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Ongoing championship from Bold Futures NM, Indigenous Women Rising, the Native American Women's Health Education Resource Center, and the Native American Community Board to secure the provision of sexual and reproductive health care will only continue to expand access.

With the FDA's approval of Opill, the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill has been added to the Indian Health Service (IHS) drug formulary!

Today and every day we honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay, celebrating the vibrant tapestry of Tribal Nations that shape our history, enrich our present, and inspire our future.

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#opill is the latest contender in the OTC arena of pregnancy prevention, making it the most effective birth control method available without a prescription.

And bonus: Opill plays well with other types of non-hormonal OTC birth control! Drop your fave combo move in the comments ⬇️💬

We are grateful for the perspectives and experiences they bring to our work to build a future where birth control pills are equitably accessible—regardless of age, income, or background.

COLOR Latina Community-Led Change Starts Here Since our founding in 1998, we’ve built power with and for our communities. We’re changing the narrative, leading with our values, and working toward a vision […]

We are shining a spotlight on #FreeThePill coalition member organizations whose work centers Latina power and leadership in their communities and across the country:
✊🏼 colorlatina.org
✊🏽 californialatinas.org
✊🏾 latinainstitute.org

#NationalHispanicHeritageMonth honors the achievements, traditions, and contributions of Latine and Latinx communities that have influenced the history and culture of the United States.

World Contraception Day Spotlight: Expanding affordable access to Opill through innovative… This Friday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, recognized annually to commemorate the significance of birth control globally…

This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳 #FreeThePill

➡️Here's how two @freethepill.bsky.social coalition members are working to ensure Opill is equitably accessible in their communities:

No one should face barriers to making choices about their body or their future. Access to birth control is a right, not a privilege. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay

There are currently 11 states across the country that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control 🥳 This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re calling on policymakers to commit to adding their state to the list. Here’s how ➡️ bit.ly/4eTnYHW #FreeThePill

All people should have the resources they need to plan their futures, including access to the birth control method of their choice, free from barriers or stigma. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay @freethepill.bsky.social

World Contraception Day Spotlight: Expanding affordable access to Opill through innovative… This Friday, September 26, marks World Contraception Day, recognized annually to commemorate the significance of birth control globally…

This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳

Learn more about #FreeThePill coalition members @bwwla.bsky.social & Black Women’s Health Imperative's work to ensure it's equitably accessible in their communities:

An orange and blue graphic for World Contraception Day, created by Free the Pill. There is a map of the United States with boxes of Opill scattered across the states. Text reads: “Free the Pill: Through Perrigo's bulk donation program, eligible non-profits can distribute Opill for free in their communities. visit OpillDonations.com to find an organization distributing Opill near you! #WorldContraceptionDay”

#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: Opill is now available online and in stores nationwide–no ID or Rx needed! Visit opill.com/pages/donati... to find an organization near you that is distributing it free of cost. #FreeThePill

States With Over-The-Counter Contraceptive Coverage Laws — Free The Pill In 2016, Free the Pill began working with state advocates in Maryland, the first state to enact an over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptive coverage law. More states have followed. To understand the OTC contraceptive coverage landscape in each state, two factors should be considered: coverage requiremen

There are currently 11 states across the country that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control 🥳 This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re calling on policymakers to commit to adding their state to the list. Here’s how ➡️ bit.ly/4eTnYHW #FreeThePill

This #WorldContraceptionDay, donate to #FreeThePill to support our work to advance contraceptive access and ensure OTC birth control pills are equitably accessible to all: ibisreproductivehealth.networkforgood.com/projects/155...

Birth control is basic healthcare, and it should be easy to access. #FreeThePill

This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re highlighting coalition members who are advancing equitable access to contraception by distributing @opill_otc in their community. Interested in launching a bulk donation program of your own? Check out our resource ➡️bit.ly/OpillBulkDona...

All people should have the resources they need to plan their futures, including access to the birth control method of their choice, free from barriers or stigma. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay

An orange and blue graphic for World Contraception Day, created by Free the Pill. There is a map of the United States with boxes of Opill scattered across it. Text reads: “Through Perrigo's bulk donation program, eligible non-profits can distribute Opill for free in their communities. visit OpillDonations.com to find an organization distributing Opill near you!”

#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: Opill is now available online + in stores nationwide–no ID or Rx needed! Visit opill.com/pages/donati... to find an organization near you that is distributing it free of cost. #FreeThePill

Happy #WorldContraceptionDay!

Today, we’re celebrating Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed! Together with @freethepill.bsky.social, we 👏did 👏that👏!

Now, we’re continuing our work to ensure it is equitably accessible to *everyone* who wants it: freethepill.org/even...

#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US?

@opill_otc is the first OTC birth control pill in the US–the time is NOW to tell your friends about this new option! 🥳

bit.ly/AllAboutOpill... #FreeThePill

A light pink paper scrap with typewriter-style text reads “World Contraception Day” in the center, with “September 26” in smaller text below. The colorful scrapbook background includes layered paper scraps and construction paper cut-outs of different contraception methods, such as a condom, IUD, and birth control pills.

All people should have the resources they need to plan their futures, including access to the birth control method of their choice, free from barriers or stigma. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay

OTC birth control zine collection — Free The Pill Want to help us spread the word? We’ve created a series of zines—short DIY publications—to raise awareness and amplify evidence-based information about birth control pills and over-the-counter access!...

Now more than ever, we need to expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access to the full range of sexual & #repro health. This #WorldContraceptionDay, spread the word about the first-ever OTC birth control pill bit.ly/AllAboutOpillZine 💊 #FreeThePill

Happy #WorldContraceptionDay!

Today, we’re celebrating Opill on store shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed! #FreeThePill 👏did 👏that👏!

Now, we’re continuing our work to ensure it is equitably accessible to *everyone* who wants it: freethepill.org/even...

Check out these resources from #FreeThePill coalition members:
➡️ @powertodecide.bsky.social des's map shows which states allows pharmacist prescribing of birth control
➡️ Birth Control Pharmacist offers accredited training programs + professional community to pharmacists providing birth control

"Pharmacist prescribing" models of health care allow them to prescribe certain medications in accordance w/ state laws. Learn more about OTC access, prescription-only access, and where pharmacist prescribing fits into contraceptive access🔗bit.ly/RxVsOTC

#WorldPharmacistDay celebrates the integral role that pharmacists have in supporting the health + wellbeing of their communities across the globe. Pharmacists are health care providers + serve as essential touchpoints, esp. in care deserts where critical barriers to access exist.

Thanks for helping to spread the word about this advancement in contraceptive access!

#WorldContraceptionDay is 1 week away! Please join us online on Friday 9/26 to:
📣 Uplift our movement to #FreeThePill + bring more types of BC pills OTC in the US
📣 Raise awareness about #opill + advocate for expanded affordability measures
📣 Share our NEW resources, launching that day!