Evofem Biosciences Commends Tri-Agencies for Clarifying that Contraceptives Must be Covered at No Cost to Individuals

SAN DIEGO, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM), a women's healthcare company, today commended the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, alongside the Departments of Labor and of the Treasury ("the Tri-Agencies"), for taking action to clarify protections for birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

"Yesterday, the United States took a critical step forward in protecting the right to contraception. The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury released guidance clarifying that group health plans and insurers must cover contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, at no cost to individuals," said Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences. "It is truly gratifying that our government is supporting those of us across the country ? in the private sector and in advocacy organizations ? who are on the front lines of producing contraception options and having them fully covered in healthcare plans."

Under the ACA, most private health plans are required to provide birth control and family planning counseling at no additional cost.

Evofem's market access team intends to renew discussions with insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that are not yet compliant with these guidelines to ensure they cover Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate) at no cost to individuals.

About Evofem Biosciences
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., (Nasdaq: EVFM) is developing and commercializing innovative products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health, including hormone-free, woman-controlled contraception and protection from chlamydia and gonorrhea. The Company's first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex. The Company expects to report top-line data this fall from its registrational Phase 3 EVOGUARD clinical trial evaluating Phexxi for two potential new indications ? prevention of chlamydia and prevention of gonorrhea in women.  Learn more at phexxi.com and evofem.com.

Phexxi® is a registered trademark of Evofem Biosciences, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
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SOURCE Evofem Biosciences, Inc.