Androcur: New French public health scandal over ‘miracle’ drug
04 May 2024 |
3:06 pm
In this Science segment, we look at the public health scandal surrounding a prescription drug called Androcur. First used in the 1980s to treat acne, hair loss or hirsutism (excessive body hair), it was later prescribed as a contraceptive pill.
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