Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Bayer has initiated a recall of a batch of Yaz Plus contraceptive tablets over a packaging "mix-up" that could compromise its birth control efficacy.

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Yaz Plus birth control recalled in SA after packaging 'mix-up' compromises pills

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

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Contraceptives recalled in South Africa due to packaging mix-up

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A popular contraceptive pill in South Africa, Yaz Plus, was recalled on Thursday (Nov 21) after a packaging mix-up.

According to BBC, the mix-up resulted in at least 24 packs being filled by inactive pills instead of hormone-containing ones.

The manufacturing company Bayer Ltd asked women to not use the pills from the affected batch after the news of a mix-up. It also asked women to immediately consult a medical professional if they had already

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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after packaging mix-up

Pharmaceutical company Bayer has issued an urgent recall of a batch of its contraceptive pills due to defective packs.

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Bayer issues urgent recall of ‘defective’ contraceptive pills

Members of the public are urged to stop using a compromised batch of Yaz Plus contraceptive pills which poses a potential pregnancy risk.

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Pregnancy risk: Recall of popular 'Yaz Plus' contraceptive in SA after tablet 'mix-up'

Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Bayer has initiated a recall of a batch of Yaz Plus contraceptive pills over a packaging mix-up that could compromise its birth control efficacy.“In close consultation with the South African Health Products Authority (Sahpra), Bayer has initiated a Class II, Type A recall for the Yaz Plus tablets batch identified as WEW96J, with an expiry date of March 2026,” medical director for Bayer’s pharmaceuticals division …

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Yaz Plus birth control recalled in SA after packaging ‘mix-up’

Authorities in South Africa have issued a recall for a specific batch of the Yaz Plus contraceptive pill due to a significant packaging error that could

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Urgent Recall of Yaz Plus Contraceptive Pill in South Africa - The Global Herald

Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has recalled faulty Yaz Plus birth control pill packs.The South African

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Pharmaceutical giant Bayer recalls birth control pills

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Regulators in South Africa have recalled a batch of the popular Yaz Plus contraceptive pill, after a packaging mix-up which means the contraception could be potentially ineffective. Manufacturer Bayer Ltd said women using pills from the affected batch should stop immediately and seek medical advice. A packaging mix-up led to a number of blister packs carrying 24 inactive pills, instead of 24 hormone-containing active…

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Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Bayer has initiated a recall of a batch of Yaz Plus contraceptive pills over a packaging `mix-up` that could compromise its birth control efficacy.  `In close consulta

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