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Working in partnership with the Warwickshire Teenage Pregnancy Partnership Board
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Based on the designs of Warwickshire Specialist Health Promotion Service
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Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) |
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If someone has had sex without using contraception or they think their method might have failed there are two emergency contraception methods they can use that can help prevent pregnancy.
- Emergency contraception pills – must be started up to 3 days (72 hours) after sex. They are most effective if started within 24 hours of sex.
They can be obtained free from any family planning clinic, G.P., or some Hospitals (Accident or Emergency Department). Some pharmacists across Coventry and Warwickshire offer FREE emergency contraception following a short consultation.
It is important to note that:
Only a trained pharmacist in an accredited pharmacy can provide the service. This means that, if a trained pharmacist is not on duty, EHC cannot be accessed free of charge and a young person will be directed to another service.
All clients will have a consultation with the pharmacist (in a private area). This consultation will last approximately 10 minutes.
They can also be purchased from pharmacies, but are expensive – approximately £26.
- An IUD (a coil) – may be fitted if it is more than 72 hours (and no more than five days) since unprotected sex. This may not be suitable for everyone. G.P.s and family planning clinics offer this service
Pharmacies supplying FREE emergency contraception display one of these symbols:
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Pharmacies in Warwickshire | Pharmacies in
Coventry |
Click on your nearest town on the map to find pharmacies supplying emergency contraception, or use the links below:
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