With an aim to promote ‘SmartPill’, the newly launched SMC’s fourth generation Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP), the Kushtia Area Office of SMC EL organized a seminar in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Obs & Gynae) on February 10, 2021at Faridpur Medical College Hospital (FMCH). Altogether 24 female doctors participated In the seminar where, Assistant Professor &Head of the Department, Dr. Dilruba Zeba, was present as the Chairperson.

Mr. Md. Anwarul Islam, Senior Sales Manager, Kushtia Area Office, presented an overview of SMC‘s contribution to the family planning (FP) program in the country and highlighted the rationale of introducing the new pill along with its efficacy and benefits. Mr. Anwar also mentioned that according to BDHS 2017, 12% of married women have an unmet need of contraceptive methods where SmartPill can play an instrumental role. The Keynote speaker Dr. Ratna Poddar, FCPS, Consultant (Gynae & Obs) presented ‘SmartPill’ to the participating doctors and answered their queries as well.

The Chairperson, in her remarks, thanked SMC EL management for introducing the fourth generation pill. She mentioned her preference about SmartPill for its extra androgenic benefits and also its effectiveness in preventing Pre-Menstruation Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in adolescent girls.

It is pertinent to mention here that considering the market demand of a suitable method, SmartPill is launched in two different doses – ‘SmartPill’ and ‘SmartPill Lite’ with almost zero side effects.