Should Morning-After Pills Remain Prescription-Only in Taiwan?

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By Patrick Chen/Hank Hsu/Klein Wang/Ting Yeh

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A proposal in Taiwan to track three prescription drugs, including two emergency contraceptives, has reignited debate over access to the morning-after pill. Pharmacists and women’s rights groups say a delay in taking the pill can reduce its effectiveness, while medical professionals remain divided over whether they should be available directly from pharmacies under pharmacist supervision.

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