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Drug company asks FDA for approval for OTC birth control pills

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A French-based pharmaceutical company announced that it has asked the FDA to sell over-the-counter birth control pills in the U.S., making it the first business to file an official application.

A one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is displayed in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 26, 2016.A French-based pharmaceutical company announced Monday that it has asked the Food and Drug Administration to sell over-the-counter birth control pills in the U.S., making it the first business to file an official application.

Supreme Court opens door to overturning rights to contraceptives, same-sex relationships and marriage Reproductive rights advocates say an over-the-counter pill would make it easier for women without access to health care to obtain contraceptives.Paul Sancya/AP, FILE Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell had said it was a relief, calling Roe v. Wade "one of the most egregious legal and moral mistakes of the 20th century."

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So they can profit off the back and misfortune of Americans? Sounds like their talk they had about covid treatment and how it's so grand that people are getting sick again so they can sell more vaccines.

Beaucoupe !!!!

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