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Emergency contraception
Latest news: Emergency contraception available free from some pharmacies without prescription. If you think you may be at risk of an unwanted pregnancy following recent intercourse, the practice can provide emergency contraception. Common circumstances when this is possible include missed contraceptive pills, condom leakage or unplanned sexual intercourse.
If you had intercourse within 72 hours then the morning-after pill is usually appropriate and can be prescribed by either our nurses or doctors.
However, if it is more than 72 hours but less then 5 days, or you are not suitable for the morning-after pill, a copper coil (intra-uterine device) may be appropriate instead.
The morning-after pill is more effective the sooner it is taken. It can also be obtained directly from pharmacies (for a fee) without seeing a doctor or nurse, so you may choose not to delay in obtaining it from us.
Further details about the morning-after pill can be found on the Family Planning Association and Levonelle websites.
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