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In Zambia, you can access emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) from pharmacies without a prescription. We have confirmed this by talking to two separate pharmacies in Lusaka. However, if you look at official online sources, it may state that you can only access emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) with a prescription. This information may be the "official" law, but it may not be practiced or it may be outdated and no longer valid. | In Zambia, you can access emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) from pharmacies without a prescription. We have confirmed this by talking to two separate pharmacies in Lusaka (July 2018). However, if you look at official online sources, it may state that you can only access emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) with a prescription. This information may be the "official" law, but it may not be practiced or it may be outdated and no longer valid. | ||
In Zambia, the usage of ECPs is extremely low. In 2007, it was reported that only 0.5% of women had ever used ECPs and 9.3% had knowledge of them.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/zambia/ EC Status and Availability: Zambia]</ref> However, in the years since this data was collected, the rate of usage and knowledge may have increased. | In Zambia, the usage of ECPs is extremely low. In 2007, it was reported that only 0.5% of women had ever used ECPs and 9.3% had knowledge of them.<ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/zambia/ EC Status and Availability: Zambia]</ref> However, in the years since this data was collected, the rate of usage and knowledge may have increased. | ||