Maxwellia Poised To Become Consumer Health Player If Daily Contraceptive Switch Approved

Maxwellia is ready to market its Lovima daily contraceptive as a non-prescription brand if its application to switch the progestogen-only pill (POP) in the UK is approved, representing a leap forward for the company. CEO Anna Maxwell tells HBW Insight about Maxwellia's journey from R&D start-up to consumer health player. 

• Source: Maxwellia

Maxwellia is one of two firms on the cusp of offering an OTC oral contraceptive in the UK.

Alongside France’s HRA Pharma, the British start-up is now eagerly awaiting the outcome of the UK Medicines and Healthcare products...

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