An App for Birth Control service and delivery? [View all]

[ErikJ]

http://www.wowktv.com/story/31488420/birth-control-delivery-service-with-new-app

3/16/16

CHARLESTON- West Virginia women could soon have access to birth control just by going on their smart phone. It's part of a new a birth control delivery service with an app called Nurx.

"I definitely think it's a good idea because people don't have access to it always and people don't always have the money either. And some people don't drive," Courtney Woodall explained.

An app called Nurx hopes to break down these barrier for women across the country. Users would simply fill out a medical history questionnaire, and physicians who work with the website make recommendations as to the best form and brand of birth control. Within a few days the medication is shipped to your door for free.

"Cause students, they have class all the time, they can't necessarily get the appointment to get it filled, it would be a great option for this state," Hope Peters added.

"I'm only 18 so my parents can't always take me to the doctor's office to get it for me. So I think it'd be pretty useful," said Mia Fields.

The CDC still recommends going for your annual gynecological examine.But Nurx allows women to skip doctors visits soley for a prescription renewal.

"I don't think every time exactly you should do it. I think yes you should go to your doctor if there's something wrong. But every single time, no I don't believe it's necessary. I think the app would be a good way to shortcut around that," Peters added.

"I mean I definitely think you should have regular doctor checkups. But if it's just for something as simple as birth control I think that plan with getting it delivered, I think that's a really good idea," said Woodall.

With the app service, most birth controls are free with insurance or $15 without insurance. Right now the app only serves New York and California, but hopes to serve women nationwide within the next few years.