Women and those with uteruses can now access up to a 12-month supply of contraceptive pills from pharmacists in New South Wales without needing a new prescription.
This permanent change, effective from September 28, expands eligibility to individuals aged 18 to 49 and aims to improve access to affordable healthcare.
Premier Chris Minns emphasized that the new scheme prioritizes affordability, saying, 'We're making it easier to access the oral contraceptive pill by permanently giving pharmacists the power to renew an existing script.'
Pharmacists will be able to dispense up to a 12-month supply of selected low-risk contraceptive pills, easing constraints on women needing birth control.
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