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Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between January and June 2024 in two community pharmacies in Tenerife. It included 316 users of hormonal contraceptives over the age of 18. The main instrument was a structured questionnaire, administered through individual interviews conducted in the Personalized Care Area (PCA). Results: Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) were the most frequently used method (72.2%). Adverse reactions were reported by 47.2% of participants, mainly psychiatric disorders (28.1%). Emergency contraception had been used at least once by 43.8% of the respondents. Among COC users, 68.9% reported difficulties with daily adherence, and only 36.7% had adequate knowledge in case of missed doses. 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