Emergency Contraception
Contraceptive advice including the morning after pill. This service is for confidential advice and for the provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception.
Sharoe Green Pharmacy
272 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HD
Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected sex (sex without contraception or when contraception might have failed).
You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected sex.
The sooner you use emergency contraception, the more effective it usually is.
There are 2 types of emergency contraception:
The IUD is the most effective type of emergency contraception.
Emergency contraception is free from NHS sexual health clinics, Pharmacies
Where can I get emergency contraception?
You can get the emergency pill or IUD free from:
most sexual health clinics, also called family planning or contraception clinics
most GP surgeries
You can also get the emergency pill for free from:
some NHS walk-in centres
most pharmacies
some young people’s services (call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for more information)
You can also buy the emergency contraceptive pill at most pharmacies. Many pharmacies also sell the emergency contraceptive pill online.
IUD
An IUD can be fitted within 5 days (120 hours) after sex.
It's a small plastic T-shape that a specially trained nurse or doctor can put into your womb.
You need to make an appointment to have an IUD fitted by a nurse or doctor. This is usually done at a sexual health clinic or GP surgery.
An IUD can be left in as your usual method of contraception. It lasts for 5 or 10 years, depending on the type.
Emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill)
There are 2 main types of emergency pill used in the UK:
levonorgestrel (brands include Levonelle) which you need to take within 3 days (72 hours) after sex
ulipristal acetate (brands include ellaOne) which you need to take within 5 days (120 hours) after sex