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Where to get the emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill)

Where to get the emergency contraceptive pill

You can get free emergency contraception from:

  • most sexual health clinics, also called family planning or contraception clinics
  • most GP surgeries
  • some NHS walk-in centres
  • some young people’s services (call the national sexual health helpline on 0300 123 7123 for more information)
  • pharmacies that offer NHS emergency contraception services

Many pharmacies sell the emergency contraceptive pill in their shops and online.

Getting contraception if you’re under 16

Contraception is free and confidential, including for young people under the age of 16.

The doctor or nurse will not tell anyone, including your parents or carer, unless they think you or someone else is at risk of harm.

Page last reviewed: 9 February 2024
Next review due: 9 February 2027