Bibliographic Info
GuidelineWHO consolidated guideline on self-care interventions for health: sexual and reproductive health and rights
Year of Publication2019
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Very low
Over-the-counter oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) should be made available without a prescription for individuals using OCPs
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