What is the classification of norgestimate? A Comprehensive Pharmacological Review
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Over 7 million prescriptions were written for an ethinylestradiol-norgestimate combination in the U.S. in 2023. A key component of these medications is norgestimate, a synthetic hormone with distinct pharmacological properties. So, what is the classification of norgestimate, and how do its characteristics influence its clinical applications?
