Category: Health Services, Education, Technology

The expansion of the national free contraception scheme in Ireland, coupled with the growing availability of telehealth services, means that more women than ever can access safe, affordable and confidential contraceptive care on their own terms. While emergency contraceptive pills can be obtained without a prescription in Irish pharmacies, it makes sense to get a prescription following a traditional doctor consultation for long-term contraceptive planning and safe use of the right type of pill suitable for each individual.