Author Archives: Giant Rabbit
October 2012, Washington, DC: Annual working group meeting
On October 22, 2012, the OCs OTC Working Group held a day-long meeting in Washington, DC, to share recent research developments and discuss emerging issues related to an OTC switch for OCs. More than fifty people from over 35 organizations …
October 2011, Washington, DC: Comprehensive status update on the advancement of OCs OTC and the maintenance of insurance coverage for an OTC option
In October 2011 the working group held two meetings in Washington, DC. The first day was a general working group meeting, and the second was a meeting with a smaller group of advocates to discuss possible mechanisms for public and …
May 2010, Washington, DC: Exploring what the research tells us and collaborating with reproductive health and justice advocates on a strategy moving forward
In May 2010, the working group convened a daylong meeting entitled “Oral contraceptives over-the-counter: Exploring what the research tells us and collaborating with reproductive justice advocates on a strategy moving forward.” Twenty-four people attended the meeting; participants included representatives of …
September 2009, New York, NY: Research, communications, and building new partnerships
In September 2009, the working group held a two-day meeting at the Guttmacher Institute offices in New York. More than 40 people attended, including many who had never participated in the working group before. There were several new advocacy and …
August 2006, New York, NY: Moving forward with research and advocacy
This meeting focused on developing strategies for moving forward with the working group’s planned research and advocacy activities. The Guttmacher Institute reviewed recent analyses showing racial and economic disparities in contraceptive use in the US, and the working group discussed …
February 2006, Washington, DC: Messaging around OTC provision of OCs
This meeting focused on developing messaging around OTC provision of OCs in order to increase support for our efforts and bring additional perspectives to the discussion. We also invited representatives of colleague professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians …
November 2005, Washington, DC: Questions, opportunities, and concerns raised by the proposal of an OTC switch for oral contraceptives
On November 3, 2005, a group of women’s health advocates met at the Guttmacher Institute offices in Washington, DC to discuss the questions, opportunities, and concerns raised by the proposal of an OTC switch for oral contraceptives, particularly for women …
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are one of the safest and best-studied medications on the market today, and they are also one of the most popular and effective contraceptives available worldwide. Yet in most countries, including the United States, women need a …
