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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alexander Butler

Morning-after pill to be handed out for free. What you need to know

  • The morning-after pill will be available for free at pharmacies across England.
  • Currently, it's free at GPs and Sexual Health clinics, but can cost up to £30 at pharmacies.
  • The move aims to eliminate the "unfair postcode lottery" in accessing emergency contraception.
  • Health Minister Stephen Kinnock emphasized ensuring women's access to essential healthcare regardless of location or financial status.
  • This decision follows experts' calls to make the contraceptive more widely accessible, including in supermarkets and petrol stations, to empower women and remove barriers to essential healthcare.

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