More than 300,000 women get free morning-after pill under new NHS scheme
Over 300,000 women have accessed free emergency contraceptive pills through English pharmacies in the first five months of a new NHS scheme, more than double the previous annual prescription rate. The service allows women to receive confidential consultations and same-day prescriptions without GP appointments, whilst pharmacists can also discuss longer-term contraception options. Officials highlight the initiative's particular benefit for women in deprived areas seeking accessible healthcare closer to home.
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