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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Calls for more contraception access in England as pill goes over-the-counter

Contraceptive pills
Progestogen-only pills have been available to buy since 2021, but the new move makes provision free, and covers oestrogen-containing pills. Photograph: Science Photo Library/Alamy

A move to make contraceptive pills more accessible in England has been welcomed by experts, but they say provision of other, highly effective, methods as well as counselling must also increase to ensure women’s needs are met.

The pills are to be made available on the NHS via high street pharmacies from next month.

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