Contraceptive pill to be made available over the counter
The contraceptive pill will be available over the counter from Friday, allowing women to obtain a prescription from a trained pharmacist instead of a GP. This change aims to increase accessibility and convenience for women seeking contraceptive pills. The new policy is set to take effect on Friday, June 3, 2026, and will likely impact the way women access birth control in the country.
- ▪Women will be able to get their contraceptive pill prescribed by a trained pharmacist from Friday.
- ▪The change aims to increase accessibility and convenience for women seeking contraceptive pills.
- ▪The new policy will take effect on Friday, June 3, 2026.
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