‘A tricky process’: the issues with emergency contraception

Pharmacists are on the frontline for oral emergency contraception provision. Sheshtyn Paola explores issues such as adolescent access, third-party supply and more KEY POINTS: Pharmacists can supply oral emergency contraception (EC) including levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate. Oral EC is considered safe for adolescents who are assessed as “mature minors”, but pharmacists are not always willing