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Research Article

Attitudes of women and pharmacists on the opportunity to obtain a progestogen-only pill over the counter – Italian outcomes

Manuela Farrisa Demographic Education, Sapienza, University of Rome and Italian Association for Demographic Education, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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Emilio Arisib Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ‘S. Chiara’ Regional Hospital, Trento, ItalyView further author information
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Noushin Mirjalilic HRA Pharma (A Perrigo Company), Chatillon, FranceView further author information
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Rossella E. Nappid Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy;e Research Center for Reproductive Medicine, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Article: 2206922 | Received 25 Jan 2023, Accepted 10 Apr 2023, Published online: 04 May 2023

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