Emergency Contraception

If you are over 17 years of age. Men and women over the age of 17 may purchase “Plan B” from any pharmacy. Plan “B” is kept behind the counter and you must ask the pharmacist for it. Proof of age is required.

If you are under 17 years of age, you may get a prescription from your physician or you can be seen at CARE if you are from the local area. Additionally you may have a parent or adult purchase the medicine for you.

Please check out these links for more information on Morning After Contraception:

 Emergency Birth Control – EBC pills can be taken up to 3 days after having unprotected sex, not just on the morning after. EBC pills are up to 89% percent effective if taken within 3 days. The morning-after pill stops you from becoming pregnant if contraception failed or wasn’t used.

 Emergency Contraception – Find a Morning After Pill Provider Near You. This web site is operated by the Office of Population Research at Princeton University and by the Association of Reproductive Health Providers. Plan B® One-Step is intended to prevent pregnancy after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse.