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UK improves access to "morning after pill".

Authors :
Ashraf, Haroon
McCarthy, Michael
Ashraf, H
McCarthy, M
Source :
Lancet. 12/16/2000, Vol. 356 Issue 9247, p2071-2071. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Reports on a decision by the British government to allow the postcoital contraceptive, levonorgestrel, to be sold without a doctor's prescription. Details of how the drug works by preventing fertilisation or implantation; Concern as to how the drug will be dispensed; Outlook for emergency contraceptive pills in the United States.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
356
Issue :
9247
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3875261
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)03410-3