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In Benin, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | In Benin, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available over-the-counter at pharmacies. No prescription is required. The lowest cadre of health workers who are legally allowed to dispense emergency contraceptive pills (in both the public and private sectors) is auxiliary nurses.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | ||
It is estimated that about 19% of women (of reproductive age) in Benin have knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2011-12, and about 1 % of women (of reproductive age) in Benin women have ever used emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2006.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | It is estimated that about 19% of women (of reproductive age) in Benin have knowledge of emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2011-12, and about 1 % of women (of reproductive age) in Benin women have ever used emergency contraceptive pills, as of 2006.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/benin/ EC Status and Availability - Benin]</ref> | ||