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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
William Dunne

Irish online pharmacy offering women year's supply of contraceptive pills for €25

Women in Ireland can avail of free contraceptive pills by signing up to an online pharmacy service.

Healthwave is offering the medication to those with prescriptions for no cost - after paying a €25 membership fee.

Members will be able to receive one of six versions of the pill, and save up to €50 a year, according to Healthwave.

Director Catherine McNicholas said: "Our goal at Healthwave is to simplify access to medications.

"We are delighted to be the first pharmacy platform to offer a free contraception service and take the lead on this issue.

"This is a service that makes accessing contraception both easier and affordable for women in Ireland and is one of many exciting initiatives planned for our members."

The company launched the initiative in an effort to bring Ireland in line with other countries around the world who already provide contraception to citizens for free.

Healthwave, founded in 2013, says membership will ensure prescriptions arrive on time, reducing the chance of missing days between packs.

Here are the generic pills offered to Healthwave members:

Contraceptive Known as
Desogestrel 75 Cerazette
Drosperinone3/Ethinylestradiol20 Yasminelle
Drosperinone3/Ethinylestradiol30 Yasmin
Levonorgestrel150/Ethinylestradiol30 Ovranette
Norgestimate250/Ethinylestradiol30 Cilest
Levonorgestrel100/Ethinylestradiol20 Microlite
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