Women across England will soon be able to get the morning-after pill for free from pharmacies, ending what health minister Stephen Kinnock has called an “unfair postcode lottery” in access to emergency contraception. The government plans to announce this initiative on Monday as part of a broader investment in community pharmacies. The change is expected to take effect later this year. Currently, emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) is free from most GPs and sexual health clinics, but pharmacies can charge up to £30. This has created significant regional disparities in access, with availability “varying dramatically” depending on location and local NHS … Continue reading Morning-After Pill Now Free at All Pharmacies in England