Spain: EC use drops due to the pandemic

Emergency contraception In February 2016, the World Health Organisation published an updated version of its factsheet on emergency contraception.  This update can be found on the WHO media center in English, French and Spanish.  

In February 2015, the Portuguese Society of Contraception launched a practical EC guide for pharmacists. After Portugal decided to follow the European Union Commission recommendation to make UPA EC accessible directly from pharmacies without prescription, UPA EC is expected to be available directly from pharmacists in the country in the next few months. The Portuguese…

Together for Girls, along with partners PAHO, WHO, UN Women, Women Deliver, Save the Children USA, Care International, Child Helpline International, Jhpiego, SafeTrek, BD, and Cummins & Partners developed new Every Hour Matters campaign resources. The Every Hour Matters campaign aims to increase awareness about the critical importance of quickly accessing post-rape care. Resources are available here…

As evidenced by these pictures from Bulgaria, some European countries allow advertising of over-the-counter medical products. This particular ad is for EC and has been placed on the side of a shopping cart.