The Emergency Contraception Service in community pharmacies provides quick, confidential access to treatment after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Trained pharmacists assess suitability and can supply levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate under a Patient Group Direction, over the counter purchase or as independent prescribers. Consultations include advice on future contraception, sexual health, and safeguarding where appropriate. Patients not suitable for pharmacy supply are referred to other services. This accessible service helps prevent unplanned pregnancies, supports sexual health education, and reduces pressure on GP and sexual health clinics, reinforcing the pharmacist’s vital role in frontline healthcare delivery.
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