Disparity in Giving Pill to Children

Summary


PRODUCT licensing rules mean pharmacists are not allowed to sell the morning after pill to children under 16 but some local health board schemes allow it to be given to children as young as 13.

Janice Perkins, superintendent pharmacist at The Co-operative Pharmacy, said the provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) is governed by very strict protocols and procedures and as a result each girl is assessed on an individual basis.

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Disparity in Giving Pill to Children

She added: "Pharmacists who offer emergency contra...

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