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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Albania, emergency contraceptive pills are available, but a prescription is required by law. We still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by pharmacists (if you do know, update this page). You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/COUNTRY/ EC Status and Availability - COUNTRY]</ref> | |||
From 2008-09, it was estimated that about 2.4% of Albanian women had ever used emergency contraceptive pills, and about 28% of women of reproductive age had knowledge of emergency contraception.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/COUNTRY/ EC Status and Availability - COUNTRY]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Albania, emergency contraceptive pills are available, but a prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are NorLevo 1.5mg and Postinor-2.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/COUNTRY/ EC Status and Availability - COUNTRY]</ref> | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||