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Re-Release: Access to Plan B coincides with a drastic decrease in emergency contraception-related ER visits, study shows

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This episode first aired on February 16, 2024.


U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.


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The transcript for this episode can be found here.


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