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Table 2 Possible questions by the pharmacy staff and response specifications for MCs

From: Oral emergency contraception practices of community pharmacies: a mystery caller study in the capital of Germany, Berlin

Possible questions by the pharmacy staff for information gathering based on the questions of the BAK checklist [5]

Response specifications for MCs

“How old are you?”

“I am [real age of the MCs].”

“Why do you need oral EC/ellaOne®?”

“We had a contraceptive failure.”

“When was the unprotected sexual intercourse/ contraceptive failure?”

“One day ago.”

“When was the last menstrual period?”

“11 days ago.”

“Is the date of the first day of the last menstrual period more than 28 days ago?”

“No”

“Was the last menstrual period weaker than usual?”

“No”

“Was the last menstrual period shorter than usual?”

“No”

“Was the last menstrual period unusual in any other way?”

“No”

“Are you aware of any acute health problems or chronic illnesses?”

“No”

“Are you currently breastfeeding?”

“No”

“Are you currently taking any medication?”

“No”

“Have you ever used oral EC before?”

“No”