Contraceptive agents

Coil as effective as emergency contraception pill, says UK health technology assessment body

Women seeking emergency contraception should be advised that an intrauterine device (IUD, or coil) is more effective than the morning after pill, the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care (NICE) announced on 8 September 2016.…

Concerns around buying emergency hormonal contraception online

The practice of online prescribing and buying medicines on the internet is expanding and it can play a positive role in providing care for our ever growing population. However, concerns have been raised at the news that some women are buying emergency hormonal contraceptive (EHC) pills from overseas…

Overcoming the challenges in developing male contraceptives

With several hormonal and non-hormonal male contraceptive candidates in the pipeline, researchers are hoping to ignite interest from a wary pharmaceutical industry.…

RPS survey sheds light on day-to-day role of pharmacists

RPS survey highlights the key services and interactions provided by pharmacists across the NHS each week.…

Contraceptive implant linked to repeat abortion

Women who use a contraceptive implant are more likely to have a repeat abortion than those using certain birth control methods, a UK study suggests.…

First self-administered injectable contraceptive approved for use in the UK

Women in the UK will be able to self-administer an injectable contraceptive for the first time after the medicines regulator approved new labelling for Sayana Press.…

Hormonal contraceptives combined with genital infections alter immunity to HIV-1

When women had genital tract infections, different forms of hormonal contraception affected immune markers involved in acquisition of HIV.…

Oral contraceptives may improve inflammatory arthritis outcomes

Taking oral contraceptives may benefit women who have inflammatory arthritis, according to research published in Arthritis Care and Research.…

Calls to accelerate uptake of Healthy Living Pharmacy status

Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s England board wants faster adoption to boost pharmacy’s public health contribution, but warns that commissioning barriers must be removed first.…

Hormonal contraception: practice-based case studies

The wide range of hormonal contraception available means that patients can present with a range of problems or concerns that require advice or assessment…