Article 7130B NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England

NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England

by
Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent
from World news | The Guardian on (#7130B)

Those in need of free emergency contraception no longer have to see their GP or attend a sexual health clinic

The NHS has made the morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England in an effort to reduce a postcode lottery" of access to emergency contraception.

Almost 10,000 pharmacies are now able to offer the pill without charge, saving those in need of free emergency contraception from having to visit their GP or to get an appointment at a sexual health clinic.

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