The Food and Drug Administration has delayed its meeting with a drugmaker for an over-the-counter birth control pill.
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The drugmaker Perrigo said Wednesday that the FDA has postponed its November meeting.
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They were set to discuss Opill, a non-estrogen contraceptive for women.
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Currently, the drug is prescription-only, but Perrigo has submitted it for over-the-counter approval.
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The company said the government needs more time to review additional information.
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