Outcomes of contraceptive consultations in all pharmacies between October 2009 and June 2011 (n=741)
| Outcome of consultation | Number (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Consultations resulting in initial supply of OC to established pill user* | 276 | 37.2 |
| Consultations resulting in initial supply of OC to first-time pill user† | 236 | 31.8 |
| Consultations resulting in repeat supply of OC‡ | 181 | 24.4 |
| Consultations resulting in general referral | 36 | 4.9 |
| Consultations resulting in LARC referral | 9 | 1.2 |
| Consultations resulting in under-16 years referral | 3 | 0.4 |
*Established pill user describes a client who reports having previously been prescribed OC. Initial supply indicates that it is the first supply of OCPs prescribed from the participating pharmacy.
†First-time pill user describes a client who reports not having previously been prescribed OC.
‡Repeat supply describes a supply of OC given to a client who has previously been prescribed it at the participating pharmacy.
LARC, long-acting reversible contraception; OC, oral contraception.