Availability of over-the-counter emergency contraception in 2 disparate New York City neighborhoods

Am J Public Health. 2012 Nov;102(11):e45-7. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300966. Epub 2012 Sep 20.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Contraception, Postcoital* / economics
  • Contraception, Postcoital* / statistics & numerical data
  • Contraceptives, Postcoital / economics
  • Contraceptives, Postcoital / supply & distribution*
  • Data Collection
  • Drug Costs
  • Humans
  • New York City
  • Nonprescription Drugs / supply & distribution*
  • Pharmacies / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Postcoital
  • Nonprescription Drugs