WBA - CVS Health's Zero-Cost Coverage Paves Way For OTC Birth Control Access | Benzinga
CVS Health Corp (NYSE:CVS) on Thursday revealed that its drug plans will cover the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S. without charge for many health plan sponsors.
This decision holds the potential to widen access to contraception, facilitating the prevention of unintended pregnancies without the need for a prescription.
The move underscores a pivotal shift in reproductive healthcare accessibility.
Last month, pharmacy chain giants CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) announced plans to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone, following FDA guidelines issued last year.
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