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Campaign of @ibisrh.bsky.social working w/ our partners to educate & engage in support of over-the-counter birth control pills in the US. Join the movement to #FreeThePill! 🔗 www.freethepill.org

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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ibis is proud to share our 2026-2030 strategic plan! This vision will guide our work over the next five years as we build on more than two decades of impact in advancing sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. Learn more about how #IbisDrivesChange ➡️ bit.ly/ibisdriveschange
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rePROs Fight Back @reprosfightback.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US? Opill is the first OTC birth control pill in the US—and now Walgreens + CVS Pharmacy have generic OTC daily birth control pills! 🥳 Learn more: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ #FreeThePill
Orange World Contraception Day graphic with the title: "generic over-the-counter daily birth control pills are here!" Followed by the text: "Generic and store-brand medications are required by the FDA to have the same dosage of the same active ingredient and offer the same safety and effectiveness as the brand-name version." There are photos below of Opill and generic daily birth control pills at pharmacies.
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Myra Batchelder @myrabatchelder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US? Opill is the first OTC birth control pill in the US–and now Walgreens +CVS have generic OTC daily birth control pills! 🥳 Learn more: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ #FreeThePill
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5 things to know about generic OTC birth control pills  — Free The Pill
In July 2023, the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill, Opill, a progestin-only pill, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Three years later, generic versio...
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American Sexual Health Association @ashasexualhealth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Reminder: Everyone should have access to the full range of #repro health care–including contraception, abortion, STI testing + gender-affirming care–no matter who they are or where they live ✨#FreeThePill Free the Pill
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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: DYK you can get birth control pills without an Rx in the US? #Opill is the first OTC birth control pill in the US–and now Walgreens + CVS have generic OTC daily birth control pills! 🥳 Learn more: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ #FreeThePill
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Reminder: Everyone should have access to the full range of #repro health care–including contraception, abortion, and gender-affirming care–no matter who they are or where they live ✨#FreeThePill
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 26/09/2026
There are 12 states in the US that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control 🥳 This #WorldContraceptionDay, here’s how you can advocate for your state to join that list ➡️ bit.ly/state-otc-toolkit #FreeThePill
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Cobalt @cobaltadvocates.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating generic OTC daily birth control pills on shelves nationwide AND dreaming about what the family planning aisle would look like with *more* birth control options on the shelf 🤩✨bit.ly/46ndhdO #FreeThePill
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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, the Center for Reproductive Rights is proud to be part of @freethepill.bsky.social, a coalition-driven movement that helped pave the way for Opill, the first OTC birth control pill in the US! Learn more about Opill here ➡️ bit.ly/AllAboutOpillZine
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OTC birth control zine collection -- Free The Pill
Want to help us spread the word? We've created a series of zines--short DIY publications--to raise awareness and amplify evidence-based information about birth control pills and over-the-counter access! Check out this video from Advocates for Youth, ...
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Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) @nohla.org · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Reminder: EVERYONE should have access to #repro health care – including contraception, abortion + gender-affirming care – no matter who they are or where they live. #freethepill  Learn more - @freethepill.bsky.social  #HRT #GenderAffirmingCare #TransHealthcare #LGBTQHealth
graphic featuring two dark brown hands held together in the shape of a heart with a pack of round white pills between them and text that reads: Birth control is basic health care and it should be easy to access. Free the pill. #WorldContraceptionDay
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Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) @nohla.org · 27/09/2026
Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access to the full range of #repro health. This #WorldContraceptionDay, spread the word about generic OTC birth control pills -- now on shelves nationwide bit.ly/GenericsFAQ 💊 #FreeThePill @freethepill.bsky.social
Collage of photos of Opill brand boxes next to generic birth control boxes on store shelves, surrounded by text that reads: Generic over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pills are here! Generic and store-brand medications are required by the FDA to have the same dosage of the same active ingredients and offer the same safety and effectiveness as the brand-name version. bit.ly/GenericsFAQ
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, donate to #FreeThePill to support our work to advance contraceptive access and ensure OTC birth control pills are equitably accessible to all: ibisreproductivehealth.networkforgo…
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Reproductive Autonomy @reproductiveautonomy.org · 26/09/2026
Get birth control pills without a prescription in the US! It's World Contraception Day and generic birth control pills are available on shelves nationwide. Generic= same ingredients, safety, effectiveness as brand-name but a lower price tag. #FreethePill #ReproductiveAutonomy #WorldContraceptionDay
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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: It’s been 3+ years since #Opill's approval as the 1st OTC birth control pill in the US! Now #FreeThePill is working to bring combined pills OTC - b/c everyone should have access to the option that works best for them: ow.ly/rlF850ZQnyI
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This blog was coauthored by Kelly Blanchard, Free the Pill Steering Committee member and President of Ibis Reproductive Health, and Dr…
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AIDS United @aidsunited.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On this #WorldContraceptionDay, AIDS United is raising awareness about the importance of contraceptives. We are also proud to amplify the @freethepill.bsky.social coalition, and the first over the counter birth control in the U.S. Learn more about birth control pills: bit.ly/GenericsFAQ
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RHEP_CA @rhep-ca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
September 26th is #WorldContraceptionDay! Everyone should have access to the full range of #repro health care–including contraception, abortion + gender-affirming care.✨ Read @freethepill.bsky.social's guide to the first OTC birth control pill available in the U.S. 🔗 rhep.info/3TuqdeK
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OTC birth control zine collection — Free The Pill
Want to help us spread the word? We’ve created a series of zines—short DIY publications—to raise awareness and amplify evidence-based information about birth control pills and over-the-counter access!...
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating #Opill on shelves across the US–no Rx or ID needed!🥳 Check out this training from #FreeThePill to learn tips + tricks for starting a distribution program in your community ➡️bit.ly/OpillDistro
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Virtual Training: Opill Donations and Distribution — Free The Pill
If you’re interested in receiving free birth control products to distribute in your community, this training is for you! Learn more about Opill—the first-ever, over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill available in the United States—and how you can distribute it for free in y
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, generic OTC daily birth control pills are on shelves nationwide! 🥳With the same ingredients, safety, + effectiveness as #Opill but a lower price tag 🏷️ they can help support access! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/GenericsFAQ 💊 #FreeThePill
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, we’re celebrating generic OTC daily birth control pills on shelves nationwide AND dreaming about what the family planning aisle would look like with *more* birth control options on the shelf 🤩✨bit.ly/46ndhdO #FreeThePill
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today we're celebrating #WorldContraceptionDay 🎉💊🌎 Wherever the wind takes you, whenever the moment strikes, #FreeThePill is manifesting ~ALL~ the OTC birth control options to appeal to your likes! 🔮
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Catholics for Choice @catholic4choice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Birth control is basic healthcare. And it should be easy to access. Including on Catholic campuses. #FreeThePill #WorldContraceptionDay
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SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change @siecus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
September 26th is #WorldContraceptionDay 🥳 There are 12 states in the US that require insurance coverage of OTC birth control. Here’s how you can advocate for your state to join that list ➡️ bit.ly/state-otc-toolkit #FreeThePill
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Ibis Reproductive Health @ibisrh.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access. This #WorldPharmacistDay + #WorldContraceptionDay, we asked pharmacists from the #FreeThePill coalition for their take on generic OTC daily birth control pills: ow.ly/SHB850ZReyT
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Opill Twinning? Pharmacist’s take on the Role of Generics in Expanding Equitable Access
This blog was authored by Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill Senior Project Director at Ibis Reproductive Health
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Euki @eukiapp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#WorldContraceptionDay Fact: It’s been 3+ years since @opill_otc's approval as the 1st OTC birth control pill in the US! Now #FreeThePill is working to bring combined pills OTC - b/c everyone should have access to the option that works best for them: bit.ly/46ndhdO
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
For more info, #FreeThePill and Reproductive Health Access Project have tons of free resources about sexual and reproductive health: 🔗reproductiveaccess.org 🔗freethepill.org
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If you get to the family planning aisle and have a question about Opill or generic norgestrel 0.075mg tablets after reading the label, here’s a #WorldPharmacistsDay reminder that pharmacists ARE health care providers and, in some states, they can even prescribe certain kinds of birth control!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We’re so excited to share the facts about the types of birth control pills available, their safety and side effects, and accessing contraception without a prescription in the United States.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This #WorldContraceptionDay, learn about daily birth control pills from Mariela, Jessica, and Tulsi—physicians and clinical fellows trained by @reproductiveaccess.bsky.social!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Now more than ever, we must expand contraceptive options & improve equitable access. This #WorldPharmacistDay + #WorldContraceptionDay, we asked pharmacists from the #FreeThePill coalition for their take on generic OTC daily birth control pills: ow.ly/t13u50ZReyU
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Opill Twinning? Pharmacist’s take on the Role of Generics in Expanding Equitable Access
This blog was authored by Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill Senior Project Director at Ibis Reproductive Health
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On 9/22, we're hosting our "State of the #FreeThePill Movement" briefing to reflect on the current state of our work advancing equitable access to OTC daily birth control pills. Join us to learn about recent progress, ongoing challenges, and opportunities to take action ➡️ bit.ly/FreeThePillMovement
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Reproductive Freedom for All @reproductivefreedomforall.org · 30/08/2026
New routine: Repromaxxing. Repeat until reproductive freedom is protected for everybody. Because we build reproductive freedom together. Find your next action: bit.ly/4zHcjpU
Graphic with a purple checklist-style poster titled “How to Start Repromaxxing.” It lists six actions: “Know What’s Happening,” “Combat Disinformation,” “Join an Event,” “Contact Your Lawmakers,” “Vote,” and “Bring Somebody With You.” Decorative orange hearts, a flower, and a paper clip appear around the poster. “Reproductive Freedom for All” is at the bottom.
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Guttmacher @guttmacher.org · 20/08/2026
Evidence-based research is crucial to defending and advancing reproductive freedom. Repost to put the facts front and center. Learn more: gu.tt/4xaXavx #ReproductiveHealth
Navy and white text on a blue background says, "Guttmacher Research Roundup: Our latest findings on sexual & reproductive health in the US." Four bullet points summarize key findings from recent studies on patient knowledge of telehealth abortion, contraceptive use and preferences, evidence showing that contraception does not impact long-term fertility, and person-centered approaches to measuring contraceptive use.
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Abortion Fund of Ohio @abortionfundofohio.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Generic OPill is now hitting shelves! We've seen it retail at $14.99 for 1 month or $36.99 for 3 months vs $19.99 and $49.99 for the brand name. Check out the fact sheet from @freethepill.bsky.social at bit.ly/GenericOpill
Bright graphic with abstract teal, orange, and grey shapes and a cutout of boxes of bothOpill and its generic. Text reads, "The first non-prescription birth control pill now has a generic version!Bright graphic with purple, pink, orange and teal abstract shapes.  Text reads, "Opill (Norgestrel) basics: Daily birth control pill without prescription. Available in-store or online—no age requirement or ID needed in the US. Starts preventing pregnancy in 2 days. 98% effective when taken at the same time each day. Uses the hormone progesterone, differing from most RX daily pills that combine progesterone & estrogen. p.s. Since it is progesterone-only, OPill is a safer birth control option for folks who are already take estrogen!"
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
But what exactly is a "generic" and how does it compare to Opill? Short answer: Generic medications use the same active ingredient(s) and dosage as their name-brand counterparts, but the packaging, pricing, and manufacturer may be different. Check out our full fact sheet ➡️ bit.ly/GenericOpill
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5 things to know about generic OTC birth control pills  — Free The Pill
In July 2023, the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill, Opill, a progestin-only pill, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Three years later, generic versio...
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
There's a new pill on the shelf! 👀 Three years have passed since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily birth control pill, and generic versions are now allowed to be sold—we've already seen one at Walgreens and are excited for more to come!
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
This advancement is one that centers people, and their families and futures. Decisions regarding their bodily autonomy is back where it has always belonged: with those facing pregnancy. All of the benefits of the prescription pill you know and love, none of the *medically unnecessary* hassle.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Research from Opill's first year on the shelf found that 31.8% of buyers wanting to prevent pregnancy weren't previously using any form of birth control, while 41% were relying on a less effective type of contraception, demonstrating that OTC availability expands access. 📢
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Opill was approved by the FDA 3 years ago and we haven't stopped talking about it since. 👀 We're so glad to see it every time we walk through the family planning aisle, available to anyone and everyone—without ID, health insurance, or prescription—right off the shelf. 🙌
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
This health care milestone reflects 20+ years of #FreeThePill movement-building, research, and advocacy. 📣 We are so proud and honored to continue expanding equitable access to birth control in the US by working to ensure OTC birth control pills are priced affordably & fully covered by insurance! 🔮
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We welcomed Opill to the shelves in March 2024, and research from the 1st year of availability found that over half of people obtaining Opill for pregnancy prevention were previously using a less effective type of contraception or not using birth control at all ⬇️ jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Use and Initiation of Contraception
This cross-sectional study evaluates whether the newly available over-the-counter progestin-only oral contraceptive pill in the US is associated with increased contraceptive use among individuals with...
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
It's been three years since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a daily birth control pill for over-the-counter (OTC) use—a historic first in the United States after 50+ years of prescription-only access! ✅
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
People w/ disabilities belong in decisions that shape health care, education, workplaces, and community life—and their contributions benefit everyone. Whether they know it or not, many people use & rely on disability-led advocacy and design: voice dictation, closed captions, curb cuts, audiobooks, ♾️
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We are so proud and honored to continue doing this work alongside our 275+ member coalition of reproductive justice advocates, researchers, health care providers, youth activists, and dedicated orgs + individuals who share a common vision for expanding bodily autonomy!
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National Center for LGBTQ Rights @nclrights.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
NCLR Legal Dir. Shannon Minter breaks down what SCOTUS did & what they didn't decide in yesterday's trans student athlete case. The main take away? Although this decision is disappointing, it is a setback, not the end of the road.
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What the Supreme Court did not decide in the trans sports case
The ruling in West Virginia v. B.P.J. leaves open the door to inclusive policies, writes attorney Shannon Minter.
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#FreeThePill celebrates #DisabilityPride and the people with disabilities that make up our coalition + the communities that our coalition members serve. We're working to ensure over-the-counter birth control pills are fully covered by insurance, priced affordably, and equitably accessible! (6/🧵)
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Ppl w/ disabilities belong in decisions that shape health care, education, workplaces, community life—& their contributions benefit everyone. Disability-led advocacy & design have helped create changes that many ppl now rely on; voice dictation, closed captions, curb cuts, audiobooks, & more! (5/🧵)
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Disability is part of diversity, and different people experience disability in different ways. Over 70 million people in the United States (or about 1 in 4 adults) have a disability, yet many still face barriers to being fully included, respected, valued, and supported. (4/🧵)
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Without this requirement, there are concerns that some states would cut these services and force people into nursing homes and large institutions—which was once a common practice, but has long since been considered to be a last resort. (3/🧵)
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This opinion posits that states don't have to comply with an "integration mandate" to provide in-home or community-based care to people with disabilities who need support, upending what has been settled law since Olmstead v. L.C. in 1999. (2/🧵)
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Free the Pill @freethepill.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A few weeks ago, the Office of Legal Council within the Department of Justice released a memo indicating a shift in the US government's decades-spanning position regarding the rights of folks with disabilities to receive care while in their communities. (1/🧵)
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