ECEC issues statement in support of Polish doctor prosecuted for prescribing EC
October 9, 2025 – The European Consortium for Emergency Contraception (ECEC) has issued a statement expressing full support for Dr. Jarosław Górnicki, a Polish physician under review by the Ministry of Health and the Medical Council for prescribing emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) to women in need.
Since 2017, when Poland reinstated the prescription requirement for ECPs, Dr. Górnicki has continued to prescribe them in line with national regulations. Despite acting fully within the law, he is being investigated due to the number of prescriptions issued — a move that raises serious concerns about the intimidation of healthcare providers. There are no clinical reasons whatsoever to restrict the number of prescriptions provided to women.
ECEC emphasizes that prescribing emergency contraception is never a crime and commends Dr. Górnicki’s role in ensuring women’s timely access to safe, effective, and confidential care.
ECEC stands with Dr. Górnicki and all health professionals committed to protecting reproductive rights and evidence-based practice.
[Download the full statement here]
