fpa Reacts To Lord Darzi's Statement In The House Of Lords About Pilots Investigating The Provision Of Contraception In Pharmacies, UK

Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology
Also Included In: Pregnancy / Obstetrics;  Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Article Date: 13 Dec 2007 - 2:00 PDT

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Anne Weyman, Chief Executive, fpa said:

"New initiatives to improve women's access to contraception are extremely welcome and fpa will be waiting for the results of the pilot scheme with great interest. There are many different issues to investigate such as training for pharmacists, safe prescribing and women's experiences of obtaining the pill this way.

"It's absolutely essential however, that this initiative is part of a comprehensive and holistic approach to broaden women's access to all fourteen methods of contraception and not just the pill. Otherwise women will find their contraceptive choices greatly diminished, rather than greatly enhanced."

fpa (Family Planning Association) is the only registered charity working to improve the sexual health and reproductive rights of all people throughout the UK.

http://www.fpa.org.uk