Emergency pill should be sold ‘over the counter’

UNNECESSARY delays in accessing the emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) are resulting in an increased risk of unplanned pregnancy, the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has warned.

In its annual report, released, the IFPA reiterated its stance that the pill should be available over-the-counter in pharmacies.

The IFPA also revealed a new survey showing that many women are accessing the pill outside an important 24-hour time frame.