The pill can be one of the most effective types of contraception when taken properly and can prevent over 99% of unwanted pregnancies. But since people don’t always take it properly it’s only around 91% to 92% effective when you look at everyone who uses it. The pill is one of the most convenient forms of contraception since: available over-the-counter in the UK it doesn’t need to be implanted or removed like implants and coils doesn’t require an injection like the contraceptive injection doesn’t have to be used before sex, like condoms Also, since it contains hormones it can have extra benefits over non-hormonal contraceptives.