Morning-after pill will become free at pharmacies in England

Women in England will be able to purchase the morning-after pill free of charge at pharmacies later this year.

While emergency contraception is currently free at most National Health Service (NHS) sexual health clinics and GPs, there is still a fee at pharmacies.

The Government said making the morning-after pill accessible in pharmacies will end the “postcode lottery women face in accessing the medicine and reducing inequalities“.

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The morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control.

According to the NHS, 83,235 forms of emergency contraception were issued in 2023. Currently, it can cost up to £30 (AU$62) to buy the morning-after pill in pharmacies.

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said making this pill free in pharmacies “will ensure all women can access this essential healthcare when they need it, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay.”