The Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) can be taken to prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex.
Appointments are not required, and our accredited pharmacists can supply the ECP after a private consultation.
The ECP:
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Stops or delays the release of an egg from your ovaries until the sperm aren’t active in your body anymore.
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Prevents the sperm from fertilising an egg by changing the way the sperm moves in your body.
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Doesn’t work once the egg has been fertilised.
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Doesn’t harm you or a developing embryo.
WHEN CAN I TAKE THE ECP?
The emergency contraceptive pill.
The ECP is approved to be taken up to 72 hours after sex (three days). However, for most people, it is still effective up to four days after sex.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT?
It has a success rate of 98% for those of average weight when taken within four days of unprotected sex.
A consultation fee may apply for this service.
