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Contraceptive recalled in South Africa due to packaging mix-up

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A packaging mix-up led to a number of blister packs carrying 24 inactive pills, instead of 24 hormone-containing active pills.

Bayer Ltd said women using pills from the affected batch should stop immediately and seek medical advice.

Issue affected only a limited number of packets in a specific batch labelled WEW96J , expiring in March 2026 .

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