Morning after pill available OTC for 15+

An amended regulation of the Minister of Health came into force on Friday, according to which the morning-after pill "ellaOne" would be available over-the-counter for consumers over 15 years old. Earlier in January, when the decision to allow the sale of the pill without a prescription was made, no age restrictions were implemented. The decision was a consequence of the EU ruling allowing for over the counter sale of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). In January, the EC changed the classification status of the ECP drug ellaOne from "prescription" to "non-prescription." Although Enrico Brivio, spokesperson for the EC, assured that each country had a choice whether to adopt the regulation or not. The Ministry of Health claims that there was no other possibility than to comply.