India Likely To Retain OTC Access To Morning-After Pills Amid Rising Teen Pregnancies

Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: November 21, 2025 01:50

India is expected to continue allowing over-the-counter (OTC) sales of levonorgestrel-based morning-after pills, despite earlier regulatory concerns. Health experts and gynecologists support the move, citing its role in reducing adolescent pregnancies and improving reproductive autonomy, especially for young women with limited access to confidential medical care.

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