Morning After Pill

The sooner, the better — it works best taken as early as possible. Levonelle can be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, and ellaOne up to 120 hours (5 days). Our pharmacist will help you choose the right one after a few quick, confidential questions.

Many people can — we offer a free NHS emergency contraception assessment and supply where it's clinically suitable, through our NHS contraception service. Just come in and ask; the conversation is private and judgement-free.

It works mainly by delaying ovulation, so there's no egg to fertilise. It won't end an existing pregnancy and it doesn't affect your future fertility. It's not intended as a regular method of contraception — it's a back-up for when something goes wrong.

If you vomit within a few hours of taking the pill it may not have been absorbed — contact us or NHS 111 for advice. If your next period is more than seven days late, unusually light or short, take a pregnancy test.

No — the morning after pill only covers the episode of unprotected sex you took it for. Use condoms until your next period, and if you'd like reliable ongoing contraception, our pharmacist can help through the NHS contraception service.