Over-the-Counter Sale Ban Coming on Morning-After Pill
The New Indian Express Vellore|December 31, 2024
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is likely to recommend a ban on the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of all hormonal contraceptive drugs, including oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP).
Sinduja Jane @Chennai

An expert sub-committee formed by CDSCO is all set to recommend that the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules of 1945 be suitably amended to make them prescription-only drugs. This newspaper has learnt that the panel will soon submit a report.

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