$45 for oral contraceptive pill: a missed opportunity to improve access for all123rf Men aren't coughing up their hard-earned Hillary's to shove a daily dose of hormones in their face. OPINION: News that the contraceptive pill will now be available over the counter at pharmacists for $45 made my ovaries tighten in rage. It's cool that the contraceptive pill will now be available from trained pharmacists, after a re-classification by Medsafe. READ MORE* Oral contraceptives to be sold over the counter* The contraceptive pill made me suicidal* Over-the-counter contraceptive change not for the right peopleFor the rest of womankind, this decision has less meaning. At access-funded practices, doctor's visits are as low as $18, so with twice-yearly visits, that's less than $50.

Source: Stuff February 22, 2017 20:47 UTC