First Self-Injectable Contraceptive Now Available In The U.K.

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The contraception (not pictured) lasts for around 13 weeks. Dmitry Lobanov/Shutterstock

The first self-injectable contraceptive in the U.K. has been granted a license, meaning women will be able to administer the drug to themselves at home. Produced by drug manufacturing giant Pfizer, the single-dose reversible contraceptive, which goes under the name Sayana Press, will mean women no longer need repeat trips to their GP surgery or sexual health clinic.