contraception
WHO updates contraception guidelines
New recommendations cover OCP use for extended periods, and mifepristone as an additional emergency contraception option The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines that offer alternative ways of …
Lack of remuneration a ‘major deterrent’: OCP study
Pharmacists strongly support contraceptive resupply, but some have concerns around independent prescribing, study finds Oral contraceptive resupply appears to be acceptable to community pharmacists, a qualitative study involving 24 pharmacist …
‘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 …
Mounjaro contraception advice updated
Product information to recommend patients taking Mounjaro switch to non-oral contraceptives for four weeks after each dose An investigation by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) into the potential for reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives during initiation …
World News Wrapup: 11 September 2025
Britain’s NHS launches pharmacy-based contraceptive implant service; FDA moves to address GLP-1 shortages; AI delivers care to rural and underserved areas through community pharmacies Liverpool, UK: Authorities in Britain are …
Pharmacists’ personal beliefs can hinder ECP access: study
“Personal views” on adolescent sexual activity and contraceptive use should not interfere with the delivery of care, says expert Community pharmacies are often seen as an accessible setting for adolescents …
Emergency contraception: best practice and clinical update
A 2024 emergency contraception survey found only 70% of pharmacies stocked ulipristal acetate, compared to 98% that stocked levonorgestrel,1 meaning that many patients may have difficulty accessing the emergency contraception …
New pack size to ‘help address supply shortage’
PBAC recommends expanding empagliflozin treatment population in line with “pivotal” trial, changes to max quantities for pioglitazone and listing of new contraceptive choice in May meeting The PBAC has recommended …
Supporting more contraceptive options for women
PBAC recommends new PBS listings for oral contraception plus treatment of atopic dermatitis and severe asthma in children The PBAC has recommended listing estetrol with drospirenone (Nextstellis) on the PBS …
Huge gap in category X safe dispensing
Nearly four in five women may not be using effective contraception while taking teratogenic medications, a study examining PBS medicines dispensing has uncovered A new study has found low rates …
Business as usual: extended OCP supply
The Minns government has announced that more women across NSW will soon be able to access continued supply of their oral contraceptive from a pharmacist Since the oral contraceptive pill …
Postpartum contraception: a matter of choice
While contraception is an important consideration in the postpartum period, many new mums are simply too busy to think about it. Sheshtyn Paola explores factors to consider, the methods available …