Emergency Contraception

If you've had unprotected sex or your usual contraception has failed, you can buy emergency contraception online from Pharmulous with a quick, clinician-reviewed consultation and express UK delivery. Our UK-registered clinicians can issue a morning after pill prescription discreetly, helping you act fast and stay protected without having to make a trip to the pharmacy.

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Emergency contraception (EC) is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your regular birth control method fails (e.g., broken condom or missed pill).

It is not an abortion pill—it does not work if you’re already pregnant. It simply helps stop pregnancy from happening.

When Should You Use EC?

Use emergency contraception as soon as possible after:

Being sexually assaulted
Missing birth control pills
A condom breaking or slipping
Unprotected sex

Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) – “Morning-After Pills”

Types of Emergency Contraception:

Levonorgestrel
- Use within 3 days (72 hours)
Ulipristal Acetate (ellaOne)
- Use within 5 days (120 hours)

How Does EC Work?

May prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus
May prevent fertilization of the egg
Delays ovulation (release of an egg)

Possible Side Effects:

Changes in your next period (earlier, later, heavier, or lighter)
Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Breast tenderness

What to Do After Taking EC:

Your period should come within 3 weeks.
Take a pregnancy test if your period is more than a week late.
Start or continue regular birth control right away (EC is not meant for regular use).
Use condoms or backup contraception for the next 7 days, depending on your method.

Frequently asked questions

What is the morning after pill?
The morning after pill is a type of emergency contraception. It is used to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, a missed contraceptive pill, or a contraceptive failure such as a split condom. The morning after pill works mainly by delaying ovulation, so an egg isn't released and fertilisation is far less likely. It is not the same as an abortion pill and won't end an existing pregnancy.
How soon should you take it?
Emergency contraception is most effective the sooner it is taken. There are two main options, and the right one depends on how much time has passed and your medical history:
- Levonorgestrel - should be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex
- Ulipristal acetate (ellaOne) - should be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex