One of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act is that birth control methods — be it pill, patch, shot, ring — are supposed to be covered by insurance companies without a co-pay or other charges. But two studies from the National Women’s Law Center have found that many insurance companies are still charging for…
Why do I have a toothbrush emblazoned with the active ingredient of the morning-after pill (levonorgestrel, 1.5mg)? One word: Ella. What I learned about Plan B, the generic and prescription competitions, and what you can do about the cost.
The FDA has approved a new emergency contraceptive pill called "ella," which can be taken up to five days after intercourse and still effectively prevent pregnancy. Unlike the over-the-counter Plan B, however, ella is prescription-only. [NYTimes]
Now that an FDA panel has recommended the approval of a new 5-day emergency contraceptive pill, known as Ella, its full approval is likelier than ever. But will it make a difference?
A French company wants to market "ella," a drug that prevents pregnancy for up to five days after unprotected sex, as an emergency contraceptive. But critics say it's more like an abortion pill.
