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EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION

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If you've had sex without using contraception or think your contraception may have failed, you can act quickly to prevent pregnancy. Two kinds of emergency contraception are available:

Emergency Contraception Pill

Sometimes this is called the 'Morning After' pill. In fact it can be taken within 3 days (72 hours) of having sex, but try to take it as quickly as you can. Don't delay. Ask for help.

EC Coil

An IUD (a 'coil') can also be a form of EC if it is inserted up to 5 days after unprotected Sex.

WORRIED ABOUT BECOMING PREGNANT?

Emergency contraception (morning after pill) is FREE from the following pharmacies for all YOUNG WOMEN 15-19 years. The pill can be taken up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or contraception failure but the sooner the better!

GREENSTREET CHEMIST
827 Barnsley Road
Sheffield Lane Top

PARK GRANGE PHARMACY
37 Park Grange Drive
Norfolk Park

GLEADLESS VALLEY PHARMACY
181 Blackstock Road
Gleadless

VANTAGE PHARMACY
2 Ridgeway Road
Manor Top

LLOYDS PHARMACY
Duke Medical Centre
26 Talbot road
Park Hill

NCC (Co-op) Ltd
Castle House
24 Angel Street
City Centre

PEAK PHARMACY
255 Southey Green Road
Southey Green

ASSOCIATED CHEMISTS
61-65 Wicker

BOOTS CHEMIST
High Street and Meadowhall Centree

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