Why is the sale of iPill likely to be discontinued? What are the side-effects of consuming ECP? | ABP Health Live

It is anticipated that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) will suggest prohibiting the sale of any hormonal contraceptive medications over-the-counter (OTC), including oral emergency contraceptive pills (ECP). A CDSCO-constituted expert subcommittee is prepared to suggest appropriate amendments to the 1945 Drugs and Cosmetic Rules to restrict the use of these medications to prescription only.
Currently, the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) permits the nonprescription sale of Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg tablets as an emergency contraception under the National Reproductive and Child Health Programme. ECPs, also referred to as the morning-after pill, were first made available in India in 2002 and, when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, can prevent conception.