Over 300,000 women access free morning-after pill through pharmacy scheme in England
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Over 300,000 women access free morning-after pill through pharmacy scheme in England

28 Jul 2026 · Originally published 28 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
A new NHS initiative has allowed women to access emergency contraception directly from high street pharmacies without needing a GP appointment. By removing the need for clinical referrals, the scheme is helping to standardise access to reproductive healthcare across the country.
Source: BBC News UK England
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