Cadence OTC is developing a pathway for over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives and emergency contraceptives, eliminating the need for prescriptions and insurance. By placing these products in convenience stores, particularly in healthcare deserts, the company aims to enhance accessibility to safe and affordable contraceptive options for all individuals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Access to oral and emergency contraceptives is often limited by the need for a prescription, insurance coverage, and convenient points of sale, particularly in underserved areas. This creates barriers for individuals seeking timely and affordable contraceptive options.
Solution
Cadence OTC aims to improve access to essential reproductive health products by offering over-the-counter oral contraceptives and emergency contraceptives. By distributing these products through convenience stores, especially in healthcare deserts, Cadence OTC eliminates the need for prescriptions and insurance, making them more readily available and affordable. The company focuses on providing safe and trusted birth control options directly to consumers, ensuring that individuals can obtain these products when and where they need them. Cadence OTC also offers a no-expiration guarantee, replacing products that expire before use at no additional cost.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals seeking convenient, affordable, and discreet access to oral and emergency contraceptives, particularly those in healthcare deserts or without insurance coverage.
Features
- Over-the-counter access to oral contraceptives, eliminating the need for a prescription.
- Distribution of emergency contraceptives in convenience stores, particularly in healthcare deserts.
- Morning After Pill® available for purchase online and in select stores.
- EarlyPT™ pregnancy tests available for at-home use.
- No-expiration guarantee on Morning After Pill® and EarlyPT™ pregnancy tests.
- Store locator to find nearby retailers carrying Cadence OTC products.