Availability of over-the-counter emergency contraception in 2 disparate New York City neighborhoods.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300966 and PMC identifier 3477945.
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Abstract
We conducted a telephone survey of pharmacies in 2 New York City neighborhoods on same-day availability, type, and cost of over-the-counter emergency contraception. There was no difference in availability of over-the-counter emergency contraception between Upper East Side and East Harlem pharmacies (93% vs 94%; P = .71). Average cost of medication was less in East Harlem than in the Upper East Side ($45.16 vs $51.64; P < .001). Efforts should accentuate overcoming cost and knowledge barriers associated with the use of emergency contraception.
Medical subject headings
- Contraception, Postcoital
- Contraceptives, Postcoital
- Nonprescription Drugs