title: Injectable contraceptive synthesis: an example of international cooperation.
abstract: Since many contraceptives appropriate for use in developing countries are not of major interest to the pharmaceutical companies in developed countries, the World Health Organization has sponsored a program whereby contraceptives are developed outside the traditional pharmaceutical industry channels. This program might serve as a model for the develoment of other drugs or even pesticides.
mesh_terms: D003270:Contraceptive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / Q000379:methods; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000379:methods*; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D007391:International Cooperation; D012107:Research Design
chemical_list: D003270:Contraceptive Agents; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones