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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In Bosnia and Herzegovina, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription.<<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them.
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a hospital or clinic to obtain them.


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In Bosnia and Herzegovina, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available in pharmacies.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/  EC Status and Availability - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref> While a prescription is technically required by law, we have found anecdotal evidence that suggests that pharmacists often sell ECPs without requiring a prescription.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/bosnia-and-herzegovina-updated-as-of-june-2015/ ECEC - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref> However, we still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by some pharmacists (if you know, update this page).<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/ EC Status and Availability - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref>
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are available in pharmacies.<ref name="ecec_bosnia">[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/  EC Status and Availability - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref> While a prescription is technically required by law, we have found anecdotal evidence that suggests that pharmacists often sell ECPs without requiring a prescription.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/bosnia-and-herzegovina-updated-as-of-june-2015/ ECEC - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref> However, we still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by some pharmacists (if you know, update this page).<ref name="ecec_bosnia" />


The lowest cadre of health workers that are allowed to dispense emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are gynecologists.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/bosnia-and-herzegovina-updated-as-of-june-2015/ ECEC - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref>
The lowest cadre of health workers that are allowed to dispense emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) are gynecologists.<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/bosnia-and-herzegovina-updated-as-of-june-2015/ ECEC - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref>
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* Emergency contraceptive pills are available. While a prescription is technically required, you may be able to purchase them over-the-counter at some pharmacies (since not all pharmacists seem to observe the law<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/bosnia-and-herzegovina-updated-as-of-june-2015/ ECEC - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref> ... but we're still researching this topic). You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies, clinics, or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Vikela, and ellaOne.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/bosnia-and-herzegovina/  EC Status and Availability - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref>
* Emergency contraceptive pills are available. While a prescription is technically required, you may be able to purchase them over-the-counter at some pharmacies (since not all pharmacists seem to observe the law<ref>[http://www.ec-ec.org/emergency-contraception-in-europe/country-by-country-information-2/bosnia-and-herzegovina-updated-as-of-june-2015/ ECEC - Bosnia and Herzegovina]</ref> ... but we're still researching this topic). You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies, clinics, or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation. Some brands you may find are NorLevo 1.5mg, Vikela, and ellaOne.<ref name="ecec_bosnia" />


===Costs===
===Costs===

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