Over-The-Counter Birth Control Survey

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Over-the-Counter contraceptives are birth control options that don’t need a prescription and can be found on shelves in the aisles at stores and pharmacies – like condoms, spermicides, and Plan B emergency pills.

Access to over-the-counter birth control methods will soon become easier.

Starting January 1, 2024, people in California will be able to use their private health insurance, Medi-Cal, or Family PACT program card to get over-the-counter birth control methods for free at pharmacies.

Share Your Thoughts: TeenSource wants to make sure teens are ready and able to get over-the-counter birth control and you can help! Share your thoughts with us in the survey below.

How important do you think it is to reduce barriers to over-the-counter birth control for teens?

Very important

Important

Not important

Not sure

What are some reasons why teens would prefer to get over-the-counter birth control methods at pharmacies? (Check all that apply)

It is easier and faster to get to a pharmacy than to go to a clinic or doctor’s office

It is more private and comfortable to get to a pharmacy than going to a clinic or doctor’s office

Other:

What are some of the barriers teens could face in getting over-the-counter birth control using their health insurance or Medi-Cal card? (Check all that apply)

Some teens worry their parents might find out

Some teens don’t have or cant get access to their health insurance or Medi-Cal card

Some teens don't have transportation to get to a pharmacy

Some teens are too shy or embarrassed to get birth control at a pharmacy

What would make it easier for teens to access over-the-counter birth control options using their health insurance or Medi-Cal card?

Very soon, the United States Food and Drug Administration (known as the FDA) will decide if birth control pills will also be sold over the counter for people of all ages.

Would you or someone you know be interested in using birth control pills available over the counter?

Yes

Maybe

Clear selection

How do you think it would be best to share information about over the counter birth control pills with California teens?

What is your age?

14 years old or younger

15 to 18 years old

19 to 22 years old

23 years old or older

Clear selection

Do you live in California? *

Yes

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