Emergency Contraception
If you need emergency contraception, acting quickly is important. Our pharmacy team provides a private and confidential consultation to assess your situation, explain your options and provide appropriate treatment and advice.
Fast, discreet support when you need it
Emergency contraception can reduce the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. A pharmacist can talk through your circumstances, assess whether emergency contraception is suitable and explain the next steps.
What is emergency contraception?
Emergency contraception, sometimes called the morning-after pill, is used after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure to reduce the chance of pregnancy.
After unprotected sex
Emergency contraception may be an option following unprotected sex or when contraception has failed.
Works around ovulation
Depending on the option used and where you are in your cycle, emergency contraception can work by delaying or preventing ovulation.
Timing matters
Emergency contraception is generally most effective when taken as soon as possible.
When should emergency contraception be taken?
Different emergency contraception options have different time windows. Your pharmacist can assess the timing and help determine which option may be suitable for you.
Up to 72 hours
Some emergency contraceptive options are intended to be used within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Up to 120 hours
Other emergency contraception options may be effective for up to 120 hours. Your pharmacist can discuss the appropriate option based on your circumstances.
A private and confidential consultation
Emergency contraception can involve personal and sensitive questions. Our pharmacy team provides a respectful, confidential setting where you can discuss your situation without judgement.
- Private consultation with a pharmacist
- Respectful and confidential discussion
- Assessment based on your individual circumstances
- Clear information about your options
- Advice about appropriate next steps
How our pharmacy team can help
Our pharmacist can guide you through the consultation and help determine what care is appropriate for you.
Private consultation
Speak confidentially with a pharmacist about what has happened and when it occurred.
Timing assessment
We can discuss the timing of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure and explain the relevant options.
Suitability assessment
The pharmacist will assess whether emergency contraception is appropriate based on your individual circumstances.
Emergency contraceptive pill
Where appropriate, the pharmacist can provide the emergency contraceptive pill and explain how to use it.
Ongoing contraception advice
We can also provide general information about ongoing contraception options and where to access further support.
Further healthcare support
If you need care beyond the pharmacy service, we can advise you about appropriate healthcare services.
A simple, discreet process
The consultation is designed to be straightforward and confidential.
Speak privately
Talk with our pharmacist in a confidential setting.
Answer a few questions
We will ask questions about timing, contraception and your circumstances to assess suitability.
Receive appropriate care
If suitable, the pharmacist can provide emergency contraception and explain how to use it.
Discuss next steps
We can explain what to expect and discuss ongoing contraception or further healthcare support if needed.
Emergency contraception is time-sensitive
Emergency contraception is generally more effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Different options have different time windows, so contact the pharmacy promptly rather than waiting if you think you may need emergency contraception.
Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. If you have concerns about STI exposure, speak with a healthcare professional about appropriate testing and advice.
Need emergency contraception?
Speak privately with our pharmacy team. We can assess your situation, explain your options and provide appropriate treatment and advice.