The results show that there has been a general decrease in the number of oral contraceptives provided over the period, but an increase in the number of IUDs provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England. After a large drop in 2020/21 which could be a COVID-related decrease in health service usage, the numbers of emergency contraceptives provided have increased. This statistic shows the number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type.
Number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type
(in thousands)
This analysis does not represent the full amount of emergency contraceptives provided to the population . Emergency contraceptives can be obtained from other sources such as GPs, and since 2001 direct from pharmacies without a prescription (for women aged 16 and over).
Oral contraceptives include combined hormonal contraceptives and oral progestogen-only contraceptives. IUD is the Inter- Uterine Device.
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NHS Digital. (September 28, 2023). Number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type (in thousands) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/573636/emergency-contraceptives-provided-in-england-by-type/
NHS Digital. "Number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type (in thousands)." Chart. September 28, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/573636/emergency-contraceptives-provided-in-england-by-type/
NHS Digital. (2023). Number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type (in thousands). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/573636/emergency-contraceptives-provided-in-england-by-type/
NHS Digital. "Number of Emergency Contraceptives Provided by Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by Type (in Thousands)." Statista, Statista Inc., 28 Sep 2023, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/573636/emergency-contraceptives-provided-in-england-by-type/
NHS Digital, Number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type (in thousands) Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/573636/emergency-contraceptives-provided-in-england-by-type/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Number of emergency contraceptives provided by sexual and reproductive health services in England from 2004/05 to 2022/23, by type (in thousands) [Graph], NHS Digital, September 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/573636/emergency-contraceptives-provided-in-england-by-type/
