Now, morning-after pill that can be taken five days later

October 19, 2012 14:17

A contraceptive pill which can be taken up to five days after unprotected sex will now be made available at pharmacies in the UK without the need for prescription, a move that has drawn concern from critics.

The UK-based Co-Operative Pharmacy chain is to sell the 'five-day-after pill' for 30 pounds, with no requirement for women to have had a doctor's consultation beforehand, The Telegraph reported.

Until now it has only been possible to get the pill, ellaOne with a prescription from a General Practitioner. Now, the pill will be on sale in around 40 branches in "areas of high demand" including Essex, London and Bristol, a spokesman from the company was quoted as saying.

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