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flag Starting Oct. 28, 2025, nearly 10,000 English pharmacies began offering free emergency contraception to women 18+ without a prescription.

flag Starting October 28, 2025, nearly 10,000 community pharmacies in England began offering free emergency contraception to women aged 18 and over without a prescription, appointment, or GP referral. flag The expansion, part of the NHS’s 10-year health plan, aims to improve access to reproductive care, reduce barriers, and ease pressure on primary care services. flag Pharmacists will also provide advice on antidepressants and offer follow-up support. flag The initiative, backed by £617 million in funding, marks a significant shift in community healthcare, leveraging pharmacies’ widespread presence. flag While praised for increasing equity and convenience, concerns remain about the long-term sustainability of pharmacy services amid recent closures.

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