Government has said that there is no change in the rules governing the sale and distribution of emergency contraceptive pill brands and they will continue to be available without a prescription. Sources in Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation CDSCO said that certain media reports have misinterpreted proposal for change in rules regarding prescription requirement for hormonal contraceptives governed by Schedule H and K of Drug Rules. It clarified that there is no change in the status quo regarding the over-the-counter sales and distribution of Emergency Contraceptive Pill brands like i-Pill or Unwanted 72. Presently the contraceptive drugs Centchroman and Ethinyloestradiol are under Schedule H of Drugs Rules and they can be sold on the doctor’s prescription only. Manufacturers also will be required to mention caution on the label as to be sold by retail on the prescription of Registered Medical Practitioner only. However, certain strengths of these drugs are also covered in Schedule K of Drugs Rules, meaning that these specific strengths do not need any prescription from a doctor for purchase. The Sources said, the strengths as defined in Schedule K, will be available without prescription, as it is available today. All other remaining strengths will need a prescription, as it is required today. There is no proposal to move the drugs from non-prescription to prescription category.