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levonorgestrel
A preventative measure
Pharmacists play a key role in prescribing, dispensing and counselling around emergency contraception, but there are still barriers to access Emergency contraception (EC) is an important tool in the arsenal …
Updated guidelines on provision of EC
In response to a new emergency contraception going S3, the PSA has updated its guidelines for pharmacists Last week the AJP reported that EllaOne (ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets) had been rescheduled …
Pharmacists should prepare for Plan B alternative
EllaOne has been found to be more effective than levonorgestrel but also more expensive – and pharmacists should be prepared to explain the benefits to customers As of Wednesday 1 …