ECs in France
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
HRA Pharma's progestin-only emergency contraceptive NorLevo now available free of charge in France without parental consent to girls under 18 who lack a prescription, company says. French government requires pharmacists speak with the purchaser to be sure pill is being taken correctly and to identify address of nearest family planning center. NorLevo has been available behind-the-counter in France since mid-1999 (1"The Tan Sheet" Dec. 18, 2000, p. 3)...
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