Emergency Contraceptive Pill
It's great that you've heard about the Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP).
Unlike other forms of contraception, ECP can be used after sex to prevent pregnancy.
You can take the ECP up to five days after unprotected sex, although the
sooner you use it, the better it works.
ECP is available through your doctor, the Sexual Health Clinic or a pharmacy, in most cases there is a cost. Call the Sexual Health Clinic if you have any questions or if you have financial concerns.
Here is what you might expect:
- After an assessment, you can purchase a low cost emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) from the nurse that you can use right away or when needed. If you have a drug plan, the cost may be covered.
- Family doctor – can write you a prescription that you can have filled at a pharmacy. If you have a drug plan it may be covered.
- Walk-in clinic - can write you a prescription that you can have filled at a pharmacy. If you have a drug plan it may be covered.
- Pharmacy – you can go directly to a pharmacy without a prescription, (call first to make sure your pharmacy offers this service). The pharmacist will do a brief assessment and if you are eligible, can then provide you with ECP. There may be an additional charge for this service.
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