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From the American College of Obstetricians and gynecologists 60th Annual Clinic Meeting: Low-dose contraceptive patch comparable to combination oral contraceptive in safety, tolerability study

A low-dose contraceptive patch is comparable to combination oral contraceptive in a comparative study, according to phase 3 data presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) 60th Annual Clinical Meeting.

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