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Nonprescription status for emergency contraception.

Authors :
Sibbald, Barbara
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 3/29/2005, Vol. 172 Issue 7, p861-862. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Reports on the possibility that emergency contraception will become available without a prescription in Canada by April 2005. Target applications of the levonorgestrel drug after unprotected sexual intercourse; Criteria of Health Canada to classify levonorgestrel as a nonprescription medication; Role of pharmacists in the decision of Health Canada.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
172
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16457529
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.050227