Health dept sees lifting of TRO on contraceptives

The Department of Health (DoH) expects the Supreme Court (SC) to lift the ban on Implanon and Implanon NXT once the Food and Drugs Administration issues its findings that these contraceptives are non-abortifacients.

“The TRO (temporary restraining order) will be lifted once FDA has determined that implants and other contraceptives are non-abortifacient. It is expected that by the end of this month, FDA will issue its findings on all contraceptives and certifications will be issued accordingly,” Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial said on Monday.