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The “Morning-After” Pill, A form of emergency control,
Currently, women can get the pill for free from sexual health clinics run by the National Health Service (NHS) and most gp surgeries.
But it can cost up to £ 30 ($ 38) to get the emergency contraceptive over the counter at pharmacies.
Starting Later this year, the pill will be available for free at pharmacies, Aiming to “Reduce Inequalities,” According to a Department of Health and Health Care (DHSC) Statement.
The move will also help free up GPS by Reduction the need for women to make appointments to access the pill, the dhsc child.
“Equal access to safe and effective contraception is Crucial to Women’s Health Care and A CORNERSTONE of a Fair Society,” Health Minister Stephen Kinnock Said.
“Women across england face an unfair postcode lottery when seeking emergency contraception, with access varying dramatically dependent depending on where they live,” kinnock ad.
The government will announs additional details on monday as part of a “package of investment and reform” for communication and retail pharmacies.
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