Emergency Contraceptives OTC Access Faces Uphill Struggle
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The burgeoning movement to persuade FDA to approve emergency contraceptives for over-the-counter use may have to overcome several high hurdles to succeed.
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