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F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill (www.nytimes.com)

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[–] ravheim 4 points 1 year ago

When folks seem to discount the role of the FDA, I like to remind them of Thalidomide. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalidomide_scandal] Countries in Europe approved it for prevention of morning sickness. The US blocked it's use.