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ASKA Rolls Out Contraceptive Pill Slinda in Japan
ASKA Pharmaceutical said on June 30 that its contraceptive pill Slinda (drospirenone) is now available in Japan, following its regulatory approval in May. The product is not covered by public health insurance. Slinda is a progestogen-only oral contraceptive, also known…
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