3 out of 4 pills sold are 1st or 2nd generation

In 9 months, French women have made notable changes in contraception. This is confirmed once again by the latest report on the evolution of contraceptive use in France drawn up by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM). While the end of the “all pill” is no longer in doubt, with in particular a postponement of women to other means of contraception such as the IUD, many women on oral contraceptives have also swapped their 3 pill.^th and 4^th generation for those of 1^time and 2^th generation. According to the latest figures, the trend observed for several months continues. In August 2013, the decline in sales of 3 pills^th and 4^th generation was 52.4% compared to August 2012, and at the same time the sales of those of 1st and 2^th generation increased by 32.2%.

By comparing the period December 2012 to August 2013 with respect to the same period of the previous year, the ANSM finds that sales of 3 pills^th and 4^th generation fell by 36.6%, those of 1^time and 2^th generation saw an increase of about 24%. This drop in sales of latest generation oral contraceptives concerns all age groups.

Finally, in its report, the Ansm specifies that this change in the attitude of women in matters of contraception followed the direction of the advice disseminated by the Agency following the winter controversy concerning pills. The doctors are also congratulated by the authorities on the chapter. “It is important to underline the relevance of the prescribers who, since last December, have taken into account the recommendations of the ANSM.

These changes in prescriptions are maintained over time and go in the direction of minimizing the risks associated with estrogen-progestogen contraception for patients, ”the press release added.
Especially since this change in women’s choice of contraception is a reality at the national level. 1 pills^time and 2^th generation now represent 74% of pill sales in France.