EC is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy — even after sex! Use EC if:
Your contraception didn’t work
You had unprotected sex
You were forced to have sex
Emergency Contraception is now available ‘behind the counter’. That means you don’t need a prescription (unless you are under 18) but you must ask the Pharmacist for it and show proof that you are over the age of 17.
If you are age 17 or younger, can can get Emergency Contraception (EC) directly from some pharmacies. Some Pharmacists have special training that allows them to ask you about your health history and then write and fill a prescription for EC. You don’t need to visit your doctor or clinic first.
To find a Pharmacy that can write and fill a prescription for Emergency Contraception if you are age 17 or younger click here. It’s a good idea to call first to make sure that the pharmacist on duty is the one with the special training.
If you are unable to find a participating pharmacy nearby, click here or call 1-888-NOT-2-LATE to find the closest clinic or doctor providing EC.