Attitudes of women and pharmacists on the opportunity to obtain a progestogen-only pill over the counter – Italian outcomes

Figures & data

Table 1A. Detailed demographic of Italian women.

Please write your age (years) in the box below, as of your last birthday			All respondents (n = 1,000)
16-20 (n = 106)	21-35 (n = 378)	36-50 (n = 516)
11%	38%	52%	Mean: 34.6 +/- 9.2
Do you currently live with a partner? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
Yes			67%
No			32%
Don’t know			1%
Which of the following, if any, is the highest educational or professional qualification you have obtained? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
No diploma			–
Diploma middle school			7%
High school / technical / professional education diploma			51%
Degree			16%
Master’s degree			13%
Specialization diploma / Master / Specialization			7%
Research doctorate / PhD			2%
Still studying			4%
Don’t know			–
Which of the following statements, if any, best describes your current situation? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
I do not want to become pregnant in the near future, but maybe later			66%
I will never want to become pregnant (again)			34%
Employment. Which of these applies to you? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
Full time (38+ hours per week)			40%
Part time (less than 38 h per week)			19%
Student			17%
Unemployed			9%
Homemaker			14%
Retired			–
I prefer not to say			1%
I do not know			–
What is your approximate annual gross household income? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
<€40,000			62%
€40,000 - €99,999			19%
€100,000 +			2%
Don’t know			5%
Prefer not to say			11%
Thinking about where you typically go to discuss contraception with a doctor, which of the following settings do you primarily use? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
Private healthcare			52%
Public healthcare system / national healthcare system			43%
Don’t know			4%
Prefer not to say			2%

Table 1B. Detailed demographic of Italian pharmacists.

For approximately how many years have you been qualified in your current specialty?
Base: All respondents (n = 100)	11 +/- 6.6
Gender Base: All respondents (n = 100)
Male	27%
Female	72%
In another way	–
I prefer not to say	1%
What is your role within the pharmacy? Base: All respondents (n = 100)
Head pharmacist	18%
Pharmacist	82%
Which of the following best describes the pharmacy in which you work?
Small pharmacy (up to 5 employees)	42%
Medium pharmacy (6-10 employees)	44%
Large pharmacy (more than 11 employees)	14%
Which of the following best describes the location of the setting in which you work? Base: All respondents (n = 100)
Rural	16%
Small-medium town	36%
Suburban	19%
Inner city	28%
None of the above	1%
I do not know	–
In a typical week, how many customers do you dispense daily oral contraceptives to? Base: All respondents (n = 100)	27 patients
In a typical week, which of the following best describes the number of days that you have discussions with customers about daily oral contraceptives? For example, answering queries, explaining how to take the daily OC. Base: All respondents (n = 100)
Every day	45%
2-5 days	55%

Table 2. Current contraceptive practice among Italian women.

Which contraceptive method, if any, is your current primary method to prevent pregnancy? Statistically valid differences are marked by*
Respondents	16-20 (n = 107)	21-35 (n = 391)		36-50 (n = 502)		All (n = 1,000)
Daily oral contraceptive	25%	28%		26%		27%
Condoms/ rubbers (male)	53%	46%		32% *		40%
Female condoms	0%	0%		1%		0%
Natural methods	3%	1%		4%		3%
Fertility/ contraceptive app	3%	1%		1%		1%
Withdrawal	9%	12%		20% *		16%
Implant	0%	1%		0%		0%
Hormone injection	0%	0%		0%		0%
Contraceptive patch	0%	1%		2%		2%
IUS/ IUD (coil with or without hormone)	0%	1%		4% *		3%
Vaginal ring	2%	2%		4%		3%
I am not currently using any contraception	6%	4%		6%		5%
Other	0%	0%		0%		0%
Which different contraceptive method(s), if any, have you ever used in order to prevent pregnancy? Statistically valid differences are marked by*
	16-20 (n = 107)		21-35 (n = 391)	36-50 (n = 502)	All (n = 1,000)
Condoms/rubbers (male)	78% *		73% *	63%	69%
Daily oral contraceptive pill	31%		43% *	58% *	50%
Withdrawal	29%		36%	41% *	38%
Emergency contraception (e.g. morning after pill)	16%		17%	16%	17%
Fertility/contraceptive app	14%		12%	8%	10%
Natural methods (e.g. basal temperature, rhythm/calendar, cervical mucus)	4%		9%	11%	10%
Vaginal ring	2%		5%	9% *	7%
Contraceptive patch	2%		5%	9% *	7%
IUS/IUD (coil with or without hormones)	–		4%	6% *	5%
Female condoms	7%		3%	2%	3%
Contraceptive jelly, cream, foam, sponge (without diaphragm)	1%		1%	2%	2%
Diaphragm with/without spermicide	–		1%	3%	2%
Permanent contraception method (e.g. tubal ligation, partner vasectomy etc.)	–		–	2%	1%
Implant	1%		1%	1%	1%
Hormone injection	–		1%	1%	1%
Don’t know	2%		1%	–	1%
Prefer not to say	1%		–	–	–
Thinking about your current method of contraception, what are the main reason(s), if any, that you use this method of contraception? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000) Statistically valid differences are marked by *
Respondents	OC Users (n = 208)	Long-acting methods (n = 76)	Barrier methods (n = 403)	Natural methods (n = 195)	Not using any methods (n = 54)	Total (n = 1,000)
Easy to use	46%	42%	57%	33%	13%	46%
Very effective against pregnancy	71% *	55% *	49%	10%	5%	45%
Safe	38%	55% *	26%	15%	2%	28%
Ease of access	29%	8%	60%	10%	0%	35%
Convenience	47%	55% *	43%	35% *	20% *	42%
Good protection against sexually transmitted diseases	3%	4%	61% *	3%	2%	26%
Help controls menstrual bleeding / periods	60% *	46%	1%	7%	9%	22%
Low cost	15%	13%	28%	21%	5%	21%
No need to discuss with a healthcare professional	2%	0%	27%	28% *	9%	18%
Help controls acne	14%	1%	0%	2%	2%	4%
Another reason	5%	9%	0%	7%	17%	5%
Don’t know	0%	0%	1%	6%	20% *	3%
Prefer not to say	0%	0%	1%	3%	13%	1%

Table 3. Discussion with doctors about contraceptive practice among Italian women.

When thinking about your discussions with your doctor (gynecologist, GP, family doctor or family planning doctor), to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Base: All respondents who have discussions Italy (n = 741)
	16-20 (n = 61)						21-35 (n = 287)						36-50 (n = 393)
Respondents	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know
My doctor is able to answer all questions I have about my contraception	41%	35%	19%	2%	2%	1%	45%	40%	11%	2%	1%	1%	49%	37%	9%	3%	1%	1%
My doctor listens and understands my personal needs then recommends a contraceptive method that worked for me	41%	28%	22%	3%	6%	–	33%	43%	16%	6%	2%	–	36%	41%	17%	3%	2%	1%
I knew what contraceptive method I wanted to use before going to see my doctor	35%	39%	13%	8%	5%	–	27%	46%	18%	5%	3%	1%	26%	44%	20%	6%	4%	–
My doctor has explained all the available options of contraception to me	38%	18%	8%	25%	10%	2%	36%	37%	15%	7%	5%	–	37%	38%	14%	9%	3%	–
The need for contraception is reviewed in every appointment with my doctor	10%	30%	33%	20%	8%	–	14%	27%	25%	17%	16%	1%	15%	25%	24%	18%	19%	–
I have regular appointments with my doctor to discuss my contraception	16%	21%	18%	28%	16%	–	14%	19%	27%	22%	18%	–	14%	19%	24%	20%	23%	–
Have you ever discussed contraception with your doctor (gynecologist, GP, family doctor or family planning doctor)? Base: All respondents (n = 1,000) Statistically valid differences are marked by *
Respondents	16-20 (n = 107)	21-35 (n = 391)	36-50 (n = 502)	All (n = 1,000)
Yes	57% *	73%	78%	74%
No	41% *	25%	21%	24%
Don’t know	2%	2%	1%	1%
Prefer not to say	0%	0%	0%	0%
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the below statements, Base all correspondents n = 1,000
	16-20 (n = 107)						21-35 (n = 391)						36-50 (n = 502)
Respondents	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know
I see my doctor if I experience any gynecology problems	48%	27%	11%	5%	8%	1%	48%	34%	10%	4%	4%	–	47%	33%	12%	4%	4%	–
I feel knowledgeable about the different contraception methods available to me	39%	41%	8%	10%	2%	1%	32%	45%	16%	5%	2%	–	32%	49%	14%	4%	1%	–
I see my doctor if I ever experience side effects from contraception	42%	33%	7%	6%	9%	3%	40%	35%	10%	7%	5%	3%	39%	36%	13%	5%	6%	2%
I attend routine appointments with my doctor to discuss other women’s health issues not related to contraception	20%	16%	20%	16%	24%	5%	23%	29%	19%	13%	14%	2%	27%	26%	21%	12%	13%	1%
My doctor reviews my contraception needs at each visit	8%	32%	23%	16%	20%	2%	14%	23%	23%	17%	20%	3%	14%	20%	26%	19%	20%	1%
I prefer to use other sources of information rather than ask my doctor questions about contraception	6%	20%	15%	32%	28%	–	9%	15%	19%	23%	34%	–	8%	14%	23%	23%	20%	35%
Thinking about your most recent switch of contraception method,why did you switch? Base: Respondents who have used more than one different contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy, n = 625
Respondents	16-20 (n = 60)	21-35 (n = 234)	36-50 (n = 331)	Total (n = 625)
My personal life changed, so I wanted to change my contraception	25%	39%	37%	37%
My doctor (gynecologist, family doctor, GP, family planning doctor) recommended that I switched	25%	29%	28%	28%
I had a bad experience on my previous method of contraception	19%	26%	17%	21%
My friends / family were using something else that I wanted to try	16%	10%	5%	7%
I saw something on the internet that motivated me to switch	8%	7%	2%	5%
I saw something in the media that motivated me to switch	5%	3%	3%	3%
My pharmacist recommended that I switched	2%	1%	1%	1%
Other	10%	4%	7%	6%
I don’t remember	10%	6%	11%	9%
Prefer not to say	5%	3%	1%	2%

Table 4. Accessing OC.

Below is a list of things that women may or may not experience when accessing their daily oral contraceptive pill. Which of the following, if any, have you experienced in the past 2 years? Base: Respondents currently using daily oral contraception, (n = 268) *SMALL BASE SIZE
Respondents	16-20 (n = 27*)	21-35 (n = 110)	36-50 (n = 131)	Total (n = 268)
I have struggled to find time to attend appointments for contraception	0%	12%	9%	10%
I have had gaps of not taking my contraceptive pill as I have been unable to get my prescription on time	22%	11%	4%	9%
I have struggled to get a prescription for my contraceptive pill	11%	2%	3%	3%
My appointment for my contraceptive pill has been delayed	0%	5%	3%	4%
I have struggled to get an appointment for my contraceptive pill	4%	1%	4%	3%
My appointment for my contraceptive pill has been canceled	0%	0%	2%	1%
None of the above	59%	67%	70%	68%
Don’t know	4%	1%	4%	3%
Prefer not to say	0%	0%	1%	0%
You previously mentioned that you have experienced an interruption to using your oral contraceptive pill because of an access issue. Have you ever experienced any of the below statements due to an interruption to being able to access your oral contraceptive pill? Base: Respondents who have experienced an interruption to using their oral contraceptive pill Italy (n = 78) *SMALL BASE SIZE
Respondents	16-20 (n = 10*)	21-35 (n = 35)	36-50 (n = 33)	Total (n = 78)
I used another method of contraception due to the interruption to accessing my oral contraceptive pill	80%	54%	40%	51%
I didn’t have sex due to the interruption to accessing my oral contraceptive pill	28%	29%	33%	31%
I used no contraception due to the interruption to accessing my oral contraception	10%	6%	12%	9%
I used emergency contraception due to the interruption to accessing my oral contraceptive pill	0%	17%	24%	18%
I got pregnant due to the interruption to accessing my oral contraceptive pill	0%	9%	3%	5%
None of the above	10%	6%	6%	6%
Don’t know	0%	0%	3%	1%
Thinking about how you usually get your repeat oral contraceptive pills, which of the following, if any, is the primary approach that you use? By ‘doctor’, we are referring to gynecologist, family doctor, GP or family planning doctor. Base: Respondents currently using daily oral contraception, (n = 268)
Respondents	16-20 (n = 27*)	21-35 (n = 110)	36-50 (n = 131)	Total (n = 268)
I have an in-person consultation with my doctor every time I need a repeat prescription for my oral contraceptive pill	48%	30%	31%	32%
I phone my doctor who sends the repeat prescription to me	7%	26%	22%	22%
I’m able to get my oral contraceptive pill without a prescription at the pharmacy	15%	12%	12%	12%
I receive the repeat prescription for my oral contraceptive pill in the post	4%	11%	11%	10%
I pick it up at the doctor’s office without seeing my doctor	12%	9%	9%	9%
I do not need a repeat prescription for my oral contraceptive pill	15%	7%	8%	9%
I use an online platform to get the repeat prescription for my oral contraceptive pill	–	4%	4%	4%
I have not been on the oral contraceptive pill long enough to need a repeat prescription	0%	0%	1%	0%
Which of the following, if any, do you believe are the challenges you currently face regarding contraception? By ‘doctor’, we are referring to gynecologist, family doctor, GP or family planning doctor. Base: All respondents (n = 1,000)
Respondents	16-20 (n = 107)	21-35 (n = 391)	36-50 (n = 502)	Total (n = 1,000)
Cost of contraception	34%	39%	27%	32%
Long waiting times for doctor appointments	18%	19%	15%	17%
Lack of personal time to schedule an appointment and attend	16%	19%	19%	19%
Lack of information on the different methods of contraception	24%	16%	9%	13%
Cost of contraception consultations with a doctor	37%	23%	23%	25%
Lack of sex education	30%	19%	8%	14%
The effort that is required to get hold of the contraception I need	18%	8%	8%	9%
Being able to get hold of the contraception I prefer	15%	6%	9%	9%
Cannot find a method that suits me	6%	6%	7%	6%
Too frequent doctor appointments	5%	6%	8%	7%
Other challenge	1%	0%	1%	1%
None of the above	13%	21%	29%	24%
Don’t know	1%	2%	2%	2%
What is your main reason(s), if any, for not using an oral contraceptive? Base: Respondents who are not currently using a daily oral contraceptive pill as their current method of contraception to prevent pregnancy, (n = 732)
Respondents	16-20 (n = 80)	21-35 (n = 281)	36-50 (n = 371)	Total (n = 732)
Side effects	48%	46%	42%	44%
I don’t want to take hormones	26%	36%	43%	38%
I am satisfied with my current method of contraception	26%	28%	31%	30%
I worry I would forget to take the pill daily	34%	23%	19%	22%
I have tried it in the past and did not like it	4%	20%	18%	17%
The need to regularly see a doctor for oral contraception	19%	10%	9%	10%
The cost of oral contraception	21%	11%	7%	10%
The need to obtain a prescription for oral contraception	16%	10%	10%	11%
My doctor told me not to take the oral contraceptive pill	9%	11%	12%	11%
Impact on future fertility	15%	10%	3%	7%
The need for a gynaecological examination for oral contraception	20%	7%	5%	7%
The time taken to access oral contraception	5%	2%	1%	2%
I do not have enough information	8%	5%	2%	4%
None of my friends are taking the oral contraceptive pill	7%	1%	0%	1%
Another reason	4%	4%	5%	4%
Don’t know	1%	2%	1%	1%
Prefer not to say	0%	0%	0%	0%

Table 5. Reactions of women to switch.

Please now imagine a scenario where you are using progestin-only oral contraceptive pill without prescription as your primary method of contraception. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:By ‘doctor’, we are referring to gynecologist, family doctor, GP or family planning doctor Base: All respondents n = 1,000
	16-20 (n = 107)						21-35 (n = 391)						36-50 (n = 502)
Respondents	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know
I would go to see my doctor if I experienced side effects	62%	28%	6%	2%	2%	–	59%	33%	5%	2%	1%	–	59%	33%	6%	1%	1%	–
I would discuss this pill with my doctor before buying it	53%	33%	7%	4%	4%	–	49%	35%	9%	4%	2%	–	52%	32%	11%	3%	2%	–
I would go to see my doctor for other women’s health issues not related to contraception (e.g. cervical and breast cancer screening)	33%	34%	20%	6%	2%	–	38%	40%	12%	5%	3%	–	42%	37%	13%	4%	3%	–
I would discuss this pill with a doctor before buying it	36%	42%	11%	7%	3%	–	36%	40%	15%	6%	2%	–	39%	36%	16%	6%	3%	–
I would go to see a pharmacist if I experienced side effects	28%	26%	21%	18%	5%	–	17%	31%	22%	19%	9%	–	18%	33%	21%	16%	10%	–
What are your initial reactions, if any, to the idea of this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill being available to buy without prescription? Base: All respondents n = 1,000
	All respondents (n = 1,000)	16-20 (n = 107)	21-25 (n = 391)	36-50 (n = 502)
Very positive	30%	44%	27%	31%
Fairly positive	35%	29%	37%	34%
Neither positive nor negative	18%	10%	19%	19%
Fairly negative	11%	15%	11%	10%
Very negative	4%	1%	5%	4%
Don’t know	2%	1%	1%	3%
What do you believe the main benefits, if any, would be, of a progestin-only oral contraceptive pill available to buy at the pharmacy without a prescription? Base: All respondents, Italy (n = 1,000)
Respondents	OC Users (n = 268)	Long-acting methods (n = 76)	Barrier methods (n = 403)	Natural methods (n = 195)	Not using any methods (n = 54)	Total (n = 1,000)
No need to see a doctor (gynecologist, family doctor, GP or family planning doctor) to get a prescription	45%	47%	47%	52%	42%	47%
Easier access	36%	33%	35%	47%	35%	38%
Saves time	40%	39%	32%	35%	40%	36%
No need for arranging an appointment	38%	34%	40%	46%	46%	41%
Greater independence	43%	32%	45%	43%	53%	44%
Greater freedom	36%	21%	35%	32%	39%	34%
Greater flexibility	23%	16%	19%	22%	22%	21%
No need for a gynaecological exam	16%	20%	25%	27%	33%	23%
Easier to take	15%	9%	22%	24%	20%	19%
Cost	17%	10%	9%	12%	7%	12%
Other	0%	0%	1%	0%	–	*
No benefits	5%	4%	4%	4%	9%	4%
Don’t know	3%	3%	4%	3%	–	3%
What would be your main concerns, if any, of buying a progestin-only oral contraceptive pill without a prescription in a pharmacy? Base: All respondents, Italy (n = 1,000)
Respondents	OC Users (n = 268)	Long-acting methods (n = 76)	Barrier methods (n = 403)	Natural methods (n = 195)	Not using any methods (n = 54)	Total (n = 1,000)
I would prefer to discuss contraception with my doctor	51%	64%	52%	42%	49%	50%
I would be concerned that my doctor does not know I am using this method	29%	30%	32%	20%	29%	29%
I would be concerned that pharmacists have a lack of knowledge about contraception	26%	25%	28%	30%	34%	28%
I would be concerned about a lack of privacy in the pharmacy	9%	8%	12%	9%	9%	10%
Other	2%	3%	4%	5%	2%	3%
No concerns	19%	8%	13%	21%	15%	16%
Don’t know	3%	3%	4%	1%	7%	3%

Table 6. The views of Italian pharmacists.

To what extent, if at all, would the availability of a progestin-only pill without prescription at a pharmacy overcome existing barriers in the access of daily oral contraceptives? Base: All respondents, n = 100
A great extent	14%
To some extent	66%
Hardly	16%
Not at all	2%
Don’t know	2%
To what extent, if at all, will being able to offer a progestin-only pill without prescription to your customers positively or negatively impact on your role as a pharmacist? Base: All respondents, n = 100
Very positive	18%
Fairly positive	55%
Neither positive nor negative	25%
Fairly negative	–
Very negative	1%
Don’t know	1%
Which of the following do you thik will be the key challenges, if any, of a progestin-only pill available without prescription in a pharmacy? Base: All respondents, n = 100
Challenges for pharmacists
Pharmacists need additional training	81%
Pharmacists need ongoing manufacturer support	27%
Other / None
Another challenge (specify)	1%
No challenges	5%
Don’t know	2%
How confident, if at all, do you currently feel about advising women on the different contraceptive methods that are available to them from your pharmacy? Base: All respondents, n = 100
Very confident	44%
Fairly confident	51%
Not very confident	5%
Not at all confident	–
Don’t know	–
Which one of the following statements best applies to how frequently you provide advice to women on daily oral contraceptives? This could include information on dosing and side effects, as well as information on the different types of daily oral contraceptives. Base: All respondents, n = 100
I always offer advice when I dispense daily oral contraceptives	27%
I sometimes offer advice when I dispense daily oral contraceptives	44%
I hardly ever offer advice when I dispense daily oral contraceptives	2%
I provide advice only if the customer hasn’t taken daily oral contraceptives before	5%
I provide advice only when the customer asks	22%
I never offer advice when I dispense daily oral contraceptives	–
None of the above	–
Don’t know	–
Which challenges, if any, have you ever experienced when discussing contraception with women? Base: All respondents, n = 100
There is no privacy in my pharmacy to have these conversations	20%
I am not able to help women when they have run out of their oral contraceptive pill and don’t have a prescription	17%
I am not always able to provide the brand written on the prescription for the oral contraceptive pill	12%
I do not feel that I am knowledgeable enough to answer all of women’s questions about contraception	20%
Other (specify)	2%
No challenges	40%
Don’t know	3%
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: ‘Due to COVID-19 I have been providing more advice to customers, and I expect this trend to continue’ Base: All respondents, n = 100
Strongly agree	26%
Slightly agree	28%
Neither agree nor disagree	29%
Slightly disagree	10%
Strongly disagree	4%
Don’t know	–
Not applicable	3%
Which of the following customer types, if any, would you recommend the non-prescription progestin-only pill to? Base: All respondents (n = 100)
Women aged 16 – 20	9%
Women aged 21-30	32%
Women aged 31-40	32%
Women aged 40 and over	23%
Women currently taking oral contraception	23%
Women currently using barrier methods (e.g. condoms, diaphragm, etc)	25%
Women currently using long acting reversible contraception (e.g. implant or IUD)	9%
Women currently using natural methods (e.g. fertility apps, withdrawal method)	49%
Women who can’t use estrogen	64%
Women who are overweight	30%
Women who have high blood pressure	29%
Women who are currently breastfeeding	34%
None of the above customer types	–
I would not recommend the non-prescription progestin-only pill to anyone	4%
Don’t know	4%
To what extent, if at all, would each of the following encourage you to recommend the progestin-only pill without a prescription?
Base: All respondents (n = 100)	A great extent	To some extent	Hardly	Not at all	Don’t know
Recommendation from health authority in my country	44%	39%	16%	1%	–
Guidelines from health organisations/ medical societies in my country	57%	29%	11%	3%	–
Customer request	16%	44%	25%	14%	1%
Peers / colleagues recommending the product to their customers	13%	32%	21%	33%	1%
Receiving training on progestin-only pill and different methods of contraception	56%	34%	9%	1%	–
Receiving training on how to assess customer suitability for the progestin-only pill	65%	22%	11%	2%	–
Receiving training on side effects of the progestin-only pill	60%	31%	7%	2%	–
Customer already taking daily oral contraceptive	26%	36%	30%	7%	1%
Knowing women will go to the doctor if they experience side effects	43%	39%	14%	3%	1%
Online tools for women to consult in case of emergencies	35%	38%	21%	6%	–
Online tools for women to consult when they have questions	33%	35%	22%	9%	1%
Which of the following customer types, if any, would you recommend the non-prescription progestin-only pill to? Base: All respondents (n = 100)
Women aged 16 – 20	9%
Women aged 21-30	32%
Women aged 31-40	32%
Women aged 40 and over	23%
Women currently taking oral contraception	23%
Women currently using barrier methods (e.g. condoms, diaphragm, etc)	25%
Women currently using long acting reversible contraception (e.g. implant or IUD)	9%
Women currently using natural methods (e.g. fertility apps, withdrawal method)	49%
Women who can’t use estrogen	64%
Women who are overweight	30%
Women who have high blood pressure	29%
Women who are currently breastfeeding	34%
None of the above customer types	–
I would not recommend the non-prescription progestin-only pill to anyone	4%
Don’t know	4%
Regarding emergency contraception: To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding emergency contraception:
Base: All respondents (n = 100)	Strongly agree	Slightly agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Slightly disagree	Strongly disagree	Don’t know
When supplying emergency contraception, I ask whether the women is taking regular contraception	53%	29%	11%	3%	3%	1%
When supplying emergency contraception, I would like to also be able to provide oral contraception as an ongoing method	18%	33%	26%	13%	7%	3%
Now, thinking specifically about non-prescription products that you are already providing in your pharmacy, and by this we mean products such as irritable bowel syndrome, acute and chronic secretolytic treatment, cough tablets, nutritional supplements How often, if at all, do you…
Base: All respondents (n = 100)	Always	Frequently	Occasionally	Hardly	Never	Don’t know
Ask questions to determine appropriateness before supplying a product	59%	34%	6%	1%	–	–
Provide advice to consumer before supplying a product	54%	41%	5%	–	–	–
Refer customer to a doctor if their condition needs further investigation before supplying a product	54%	32%	13%	1%	–	–