Over 80% of people who purchased a morning-after pill as part of an over-the-counter sales trial have said that they would want to again buy the emergency contraceptive at pharmacies without a doctor's prescription, according to research by a national pharmacist group.
Although women have been able to get the medication with a doctor's prescription, over-the-counter purchases at pharmacies only began in November on a trial basis, in order to allow better access to the pill for women who urgently need it.
If a morning-after pill is taken within 24 hours of sexual intercourse, its effectiveness at preventing pregnancy is 95%. The rate drops over time, and it is only deemed effective for up to 72 hours.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.