OC Status Worldwide

Informally available without Rx

Informally available without Rx

Legally a prescription is required for OCs, but women typically can get them without a prescription in pharmacies or other retail outlets.
Formally available without Rx
(no screening required)

Formally available without Rx
(no screening required)

OCs are legally available without a prescription; women are not required to undergo a health screening when getting OCs (such as blood pressure checks or answering questions about medical history).
Formally available without Rx
(screening required)

Formally available without Rx (screening required)

OCs are legally available without a prescription; women are required to undergo a health screening by a trained health professional when getting OCs (such as blood pressure checks or answering questions about medical history).
Only available with Rx

Only available with Rx

OCs typically are not available without a prescription.
Data not available

Data not available

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