"Expanding knowledge and access
to emergency contraception"
"Expanding knowledge and access to emergency contraception in Europe"
November 2022. The International Conference on Family Planning, the world’s largest gathering on family planning and reproductive health, took place in Thailand on 14-17 November 2022. ECEC is proud to have participated in the organization of one segment of the Live Community Programming, that revised the basics of emergency contraception.
July 2024. In the United States of America, a recent study observed an important decline in emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) dispensing a year after the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, especially in states with more restrictive abortion policies. The Dobbs decision devolved regulations and competencies on abortion procedures to the states, eliminating the…
In March 2016, pharmaSuisse and IENK (groupe interdisciplinaire d’experts/es en contraception d’urgence) published tools to facilitate EC counseling and provision among health care professionals, such as pharmacists and family planning staff. These tools, including a flow-chart (seen at right), are available in French, German, and Italian and can be accessed through the box on the…
The Spanish Society of Contraception (SEC) just launched the Spanish edition of emergency contrantraception: A guideline for service provision in Europe, published by ECEC in December 2013. Anticoncepción de Urgencia. Guía para la provisión de servicios en Europa, can be downloaded from the SEC´s website, here. ECEC thanks the SEC for this collaboration and for their efforts…
February 2022. In the United Kingdom, a big pharmacy retailer announced that LNG EC pills will be sold at £10 (around 12€). This is similar to the price it offered as part of last years’ Black Friday discounts. Visit bpas Twitter to learn more about their long-term campaign to make EC pills, an essential reproductive…
December 2021. Last week, a big retail pharmacy chain in the United Kingdom announced a 50% discount on emergency contraception pills during Black Friday. The promotion has raised strong criticism from a number of organisations and Members of Parliament, who point out that essential women’s health products should not be used to make a profit. MPs and…
October 2024. According to local news, in India the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is considering recommending a ban on over-the-counter sales of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). The reason suggested for the ban is that what is considered “ an irrational and excessive use” of the ECPs might lead to health complications for women,…
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