研究表明,OTC避孕药增加了获得避孕药的机会,特别是对服务不足的群体而言。 Study shows OTC birth control pills increase access, especially for underserved groups.

在JAMA Network Open上发表的一项研究发现,林业发展局对场外避孕药的核准大大改善了避孕手段的获得,特别是对未投保群体和农村地区得不到充分服务的群体而言。 A study published in JAMA Network Open found that the FDA's approval of over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pills has significantly improved access to contraception, especially for underserved groups like the uninsured and those in rural areas. 研究人员调查了44个州的986人,发现从没有避孕方法转向避孕药的人增加了31.8%。 Researchers surveyed 986 people across 44 states and found a 31.8 percentage point increase in people shifting to the pill from no contraceptive method. 这项研究强调了OTC避孕药的潜力, The study highlights the potential for OTC birth control to reduce barriers to access and prevent unintended pregnancies.