Contraceptive pills to be sold at pharmacy without prescription
WOMEN will be able to buy contraceptive pills from a pharmacy without a prescription for the first time.
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Regulators have given the green light for two brands of progesterone-only contraceptive pills to be made available over the counter. Buyers will still need to have a consultation with a pharmacist.
Dr Edward Morris, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said the move would give women more control over reproductive health.
He said: “This is a huge win for women and girls who will no longer face unnecessary barriers when accessing this contraception.
Two brands of progesterone-only contraceptive pills are to be made available over the counter
“Too many women and girls were struggling to access basic services.
“Consequences of this include an increase in unplanned pregnancies, which can result in poorer outcomes for women and babies.”