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A 5-year evaluation of the emergency contraception enhanced community pharmacy service provided in Wales.

Efi MantzouraniKaren HodsonAndrew EvansSarah AlzetaniRebecca HaywardRhian DeslandesMary Louise HughesGareth HolyfieldCheryl Way
Published in: BMJ sexual & reproductive health (2019)
Access to EC through CPs is contributing to reducing teenage conceptions and termination rates. However, action is needed to increase contraception use in all age groups. Reduced availability of CP services on Sundays is a barrier to timely EC access. Findings support an expanded role for community pharmacists in provision of regular contraception.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • emergency department
  • primary care
  • palliative care
  • general practice