Millions of women will be able to get the pill for free from chemists under new NHS plans

Millions of women in England will soon be able to access free contraceptive pills by going to their local chemist without having to see a GP.

The new NHS plans start next month, and they will give women greater choice over where to get the pill and will free up appointments in under pressure GP surgeries.

Where women choose the combined oestrogen and progestogen pill, they will need a check-up with a pharmacist to record their blood pressure and weight.

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