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ContraceptiVE SECURITY

Securing contraceptives for economic development

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Meeting demand for family planning is dependent on the availability of contraceptive products. It can take decades and substantial funding to undertake the research and development necessary to show that a new contraceptive is safe and effective.

Key action points The World Health Organization pre-qualification programme must increase the number of contraceptives and generic contraceptives that it pre-qualifies. Increased support is needed to develop and build the capacity of national regulatory authorities.

Research, development and the shifting manufacturing landscape


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