Our pharmacist will need to see the person that the emergency contraception is intended for, and will need to ask a few questions regarding the patients’ medical history. This is done in the privacy of our consultation room and everything discussed is in complete confidence. The sooner you come to our pharmacy to take the morning after pill, the greater the chances of avoiding pregnancy. About Emergency Contraception (Levonelle One Step) –
When it comes to sex, even if you’ve taken precautions, sometimes things don’t quite go to plan. Accidents happen with contraception and things go wrong all the time. You may even just be worried that your contraceptive pill hasn’t worked. If you’ve had unprotected sex or you’re worried about contraception failure, here is some of the information you need to know about Levonelle One Step.
- - Levonelle One Step is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your contraceptive method has failed.
- - There is one white tablet in the pack and it is most effective when taken within the first 12 hours
- - The tablet contains a hormone called Levonorgestrel.
- - Levonelle One Step is thought to work by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg or by preventing sperm from fertilising any egg that may have already been released
- - If you are over 16 you can get Levonelle One Step over the counter at our Pharmacy
- - If you are under 16 you cannot buy Levonelle One Step at the Pharmacy, you need to visit your GP or a Walk-In centre
- - Levonelle One Step works to prevent a pregnancy becoming established, it does not work if you are already pregnant
- - You should only use Levonelle One Step in emergencies, not as a regular form of contraception
