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* According to one source (a tourist who traveled to Benin), "prices range from $5 - $8 for emergency contraceptive pills." According to the International Consortium on Emergency Contraception, "The price of LNG EC ranges from 500 - 3000 franc CFA (XOF) ($1.04 - $6.25), as of 2013."<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref>
* According to one source (a tourist who traveled to Benin), "prices range from $5 - $8 for emergency contraceptive pills." According to the International Consortium on Emergency Contraception, "The price of LNG EC ranges from 500 - 3000 franc CFA (XOF) ($1.04 - $6.25), as of 2013."<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref>
* Tip: "Both branded and generic emergency contraceptives can be found in Cotonou.  However, some may be of dubious sources and Benin suffers from a larger number of fake and counterfeit drugs.  Norlevo can be found for around $6 and Ella One can be found for a similar price."


==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
Many pharmacies carry emergency contraceptives including name brands such as Norlevo and Ella One. Prices range from $5 - $8. Because Benin suffers from a large number of fake and counterfeit drugs, be careful of what you select and where. See SuzyKnew!'s video on finding Emergency Contraceptives in Benin.
https://youtu.be/gaL7nplnaH0


====Testing Facilities====
====Testing Facilities====
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===Costs===
===Costs===
Both branded and generic emergency contraceptives can be found in Cotonou.  However, some may be of dubious sources and Benin suffers from a larger number of fake and counterfeit drugs.  Norlevo can be found for around $6 and Ella One can be found for a similar price. Watch SuzyKnew!'s video on finding emergency contraceptives in Cotonou.
https://youtu.be/gaL7nplnaH0


==Medications & Vaccines==
==Medications & Vaccines==

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