A: Hey John, any news you're buzzing about?
B: Not really, man, what's up?
A: Well, there's this thing about morning-after pills, did ya hear?
B: No way! Tell me more.
A: So they might become available without a doctor's prescription now!
B: Whoa, that sounds great! Can anyone get them?
A: Yeah, no age limit, but only specially-trained pharmacists can sell 'em.
B: That makes sense. What about minors then?
A: Well, they can buy it too, without parental consent, but gotta talk to the pharmacist first.
B: Whoa, that's a big change! How does it work?
A: Gotta go there and take 'em right away, 'cause the sooner you do, the better.
B: Makes sense, gotta act fast!
A: The health ministry wants public feedback first before giving the final green light.
B: Cool, let's hope for the best! It could take three to four months though.
A: Exactly, John! Let's keep our fingers crossed!
B: Not really, man, what's up?
A: Well, there's this thing about morning-after pills, did ya hear?
B: No way! Tell me more.
A: So they might become available without a doctor's prescription now!
B: Whoa, that sounds great! Can anyone get them?
A: Yeah, no age limit, but only specially-trained pharmacists can sell 'em.
B: That makes sense. What about minors then?
A: Well, they can buy it too, without parental consent, but gotta talk to the pharmacist first.
B: Whoa, that's a big change! How does it work?
A: Gotta go there and take 'em right away, 'cause the sooner you do, the better.
B: Makes sense, gotta act fast!
A: The health ministry wants public feedback first before giving the final green light.
B: Cool, let's hope for the best! It could take three to four months though.
A: Exactly, John! Let's keep our fingers crossed!
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Summary
Morning-after pills may soon be available over-the-counter without a prescription. This proposal, if implemented, would allow anyone to purchase these contraceptives from specially-trained pharmacists with no age limit. However, minors will need to consult with the pharmacist before making a