Campaigners Warn of Exploitation Risks From Over-the-Counter Contraceptives Pill

Millions of women will be able to get free contraceptive pills on the high street without having to see a GP.

Undated photo of a pharmacist stocking shelves at a chemist. Julien Behal/PA Wire

A family campaign group has expressed major concerns about the potential effects of a plan to free up the NHS that allows millions of women to access free over-the-counter contraceptive pills without without having to see a GP.

Starting next month, women in England can obtain a first prescription of the pill by visiting their hgh street local pharmacy, the NHS announced on Thursday.