The emergency contraceptive pill/ morning after pill

If you’ve had unprotected sex, or your usual method of contraception has failed, you might be worried about becoming pregnant. One of the options available to you may be the morning after pill, which works by preventing or delaying ovulation. 

Though often called the morning after pill, it can actually be taken up to five days after unprotected sex, depending on which type of pill you take. The sooner you take the morning after pill, the greater the chances of avoiding pregnancy. 

The morning after pill is intended for emergency use and shouldn’t be used on a regular basis.

If you need the morning after pill immediately

Emergency hormonal contraception is available at our pharmacies for women who’ve had unprotected sex within the last five days. Simply pop into one of our branches as soon as possible to have a friendly, reassuring and confidential chat with one of our pharmacists. Our pharmacists will also be able to advise you on your emergency contraceptive options, as well as offer any help or support you may need.