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Emergency contraception

A BC pharmacist can assess emergency contraception after unprotected sex or a birth-control problem. A pharmacist may prescribe a tablet if appropriate.

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How it works

  1. Answer a few questions

    A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back.

  2. A licensed clinician reviews it

    A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page.

  3. A licensed pharmacy can fill it

    If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.

Who can use this

This is for people in British Columbia. This assessment is for females.

When to see a doctor

Call 911 in an emergency. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, see a doctor today. If you are pregnant or could be pregnant, see a doctor or midwife. If you have sudden chest pain or shortness of breath, severe leg pain or swelling, or sudden severe headache or vision changes, call 911.

What a clinician can do

A pharmacist can assess emergency contraception and may prescribe a tablet to take after unprotected sex if appropriate.

Cost

BC minor-ailment assessments are covered for eligible BC residents with a BC health card (MSP). PharmaCare and most private plans are billed directly. You approve any cost before you are charged.

Free delivery, usually 1–3 business days, with tracking

Questions

Who can use the Emergency contraception assessment?
This is for people in British Columbia. This assessment is for females.
When should I see a doctor instead of using the Emergency contraception page?
Call 911 in an emergency. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, see a doctor today. If you are pregnant or could be pregnant, see a doctor or midwife. If you have sudden chest pain or shortness of breath, severe leg pain or swelling, or sudden severe headache or vision changes, call 911.
How does the Emergency contraception request work?
1. Answer a few questions. A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back. 2. A licensed clinician reviews it. A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page. 3. A licensed pharmacy can fill it. If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.
What does the Emergency contraception assessment cost?
The cost is in the Cost section on this page.
Can a pharmacist prescribe for Emergency contraception?
A pharmacist can assess emergency contraception and may prescribe a tablet to take after unprotected sex if appropriate.
Where else can I go from the Emergency contraception page?
You can move a prescription, request a refill, renew a prescription, see a BC doctor, open pharmacist care, or read about our pharmacies.

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