Emergency Hormonal Contraception
AllCare Pharmacy offers a confidential Emergency Contraception Service for eligible patients who require urgent contraception following unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Yes. If you are registered with a GP in England, emergency contraception is available free of charge through our NHS service, subject to a pharmacist consultation and eligibility assessment.
Our pharmacists can supply Levonorgestrel 1.5mg or ellaOne® (Ulipristal Acetate 30mg) where clinically appropriate.
Emergency contraception can help reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or when regular contraception has failed, such as:
Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
This service may be suitable for individuals who:
Before any treatment is supplied, our pharmacist will carry out a professional consultation similar to the assessment you would receive from a GP or practice nurse. This may include:
Following a clinical assessment, our pharmacist may supply one of the following emergency contraceptive treatments where appropriate:
Levonorgestrel 1.5mg
Levonorgestrel is an emergency contraceptive tablet that can be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It is most effective when taken as soon as possible.
ellaOne® (Ulipristal Acetate 30mg)
ellaOne® is an emergency contraceptive tablet that can be taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex. It may be recommended depending on your individual circumstances and the time since unprotected sex occurred.
Our pharmacist will recommend the most suitable treatment based on your medical history and clinical assessment.
We understand that accessing emergency contraception can be a sensitive matter. All consultations are conducted in a private consultation room, and all information shared with our pharmacy team is treated with the strictest confidence in accordance with healthcare confidentiality and data protection requirements.
With your consent, details of your consultation, assessment and any treatment supplied can be shared with your GP to help ensure continuity of care and keep your medical records up to date.
Phone Number:
0121 772 3108
Email: info@allcarepharmacy.co.uk
Address:
674 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0UU
Phone Number:
01452 645113
Email: info@allcarepharmacy.co.uk
Address:
105 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4HR
Phone Number:
0113 276 2954
Email: info@allcarepharmacy.co.uk
Address:
267 Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 5HZ
Phone Number:
01922 626626
Email: info@allcarepharmacy.co.uk
Address:
41 Caldmore Green, Walsall, WS1 3RW
Please contact your nearest branch to speak with our pharmacy team or to arrange a consultation.
