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Pharmacies in Scotland to offer bridging contraception service

Pharmacies will be able to provide a three-month supply of desogestrel after a consultation.

24 Sep 2021

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Get POP ready

How will women and community pharmacy benefit from the contraceptive POM to P switch?

12 Aug 2021

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Advice and choice

Lovima is Maxwellia’s new pharmacy brand of desogestrel (75 micrograms), putting pharmacy at the frontline of providing important contraception advice and choice.

21 Jul 2021

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Expanding access

Hana, a progestogen-only oral contraceptive pill containing 75 micrograms of desogestrel is now available to buy OTC.

21 Jul 2021

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Contraception for teens

Update your learning on contraception for teens with this pharmacy scenario.

27 Apr 2021

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Reclassifying the pill will increase access says RPS

Making the contraceptive pill available over the counter will increase access and “enable women to make an informed choice" says RPS.

15 Feb 2021

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

12 Jan 2021

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Pharmacist interventions prevent pregnancy after EHC

Pharmacist interventions result in a significant increase in effective use of a contraceptive pill following emergency hormonal contraception.

24 Nov 2020

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