Tag: Animal products in medicine

While many assume veganism only concerns food, the philosophy extends to all products, including medicine and contraception. Most birth control methods, especially hormonal pills, contain animal-derived ingredients like lactose or are tested on animals, prompting many vegans to seek alternatives. This has led to a growing discussion within the vegan community about how to align their contraceptive choices with their ethical values.

According to a study published in the *Postgraduate Medical Journal*, a significant percentage of patients unknowingly receive medications containing animal-derived products. This raises a crucial question for many: does the tablet contain non-veg ingredients? The answer is not always simple, as many inactive components, known as excipients, can be sourced from animals.