Letter to the Editor
User-Friendly Medication Packaging: The Birth Control Pill Story
Abstract
To the Editor: Birth control pills (BCPs) have been a popular method of contraception since 1960. Failure to adhere to the daily treatment regimen can result in treatment failure. BCP packaging has evolved over time to promote better adherence. We reviewed the relationship between BCP packaging and effectiveness over time.Posted in: Family Planning & Reproductive Health15
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