Health · 28 July 2026

Free morning-after pill service used by 305,000 women

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Almost 305,000 doses of the morning-after pill were given out at pharmacies in England between October 2025 and March 2026. The free service launched to make emergency contraception easier to get without a GP appointment. Dr Sue Mann, who is the NHS National Clinical Director for Women's Health, described it as a "major step forward" for women's health.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 July 2026 at 8:38

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