Answer a few quick and easy questions from our pharmacists to see what treatments you’re eligible for

About You
Are you aware the copper intra-uterine device is the most effective emergency contraception? It should be inserted into the womb as soon as possible after unprotected sex and can be used if you have already taken the oral contraceptive pill. Once inserted, it will work as a contraceptive in the future as well. It can stay in place for several years and can be removed any time you do wish to become pregnant. If you want to consider a copper IUD, ACT NOW and contact your local sexual health services, family planning clinic or doctor. If you wish to continue with oral emergency contraception click Yes.
Are you female?
Are you aged over 18?
Health
Are you currently pregnant?
Are you currently breast feeding?
Have you given birth in the last 21 days?
In the last 5 days have you had an abortion, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or a uterine evacuation for a molar pregnancy (trophoblastic disease)?
Do you have severe liver disease or impairment?
Do you have acute porphyria?
Do you have a severe digestive problem that causes malabsorption?
Medication
Do you have an allergy to ulipristal, any other progestogens or progestogen containing medications?
Are you taking oral steroids for severe asthma?
Are you taking any of the following drugs?
  • Carbamazepine
  • Eslicarbazepine
  • Fosphenytoin
  • Oxcarbazepine
  • Phenobarbital
  • Phenytoin
  • Primidone
  • Rufinamide
  • Topiramate
  • Rifampicin
  • Rifabutin
  • Efavirenz
  • nevirapine
  • Ritonavir
  • St Johns Wort
  • Modafinil
  • Bosentan
  • Aprepitant
  • Lumacaftor
Agreement
Do you agree to the following?
  • You will read the patient information leaflet supplied with your medication
  • You will contact us and inform your GP of your medication if you experience any side effects of treatment, if you start new medication or if your medical conditions change during treatment.
  • The treatment is solely for your own use
  • You have answered all the above questions accurately and truthfully. You understand our prescribers take your answers in good faith and base their prescribing decisions accordingly, and that incorrect information can be hazardous to your health.
I am being supplied with the emergency contraceptive pill called Ulipristal.
I should take this medication within 120 hours of unprotected sex.
I cannot take this medication if, since the first day of my last period I have already taken emergency oral contraception.
Ulipristal will reduce the chances I get pregnant after unprotected sex, but it is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
It does not prevent pregnancy if I have unprotected sex after taking it and I should therefore use additional contraception or abstain from sex until my next period.
If I am significantly overweight, emergency contraceptive may not be as fully effective.
If my period is a week later than I was expecting after using Ulipristal, I should have a pregnancy test and take action if this confirms a pregnancy. If the test is negative, and another week passes, I should repeat the pregnancy test and seek the help of my doctor as well.
If I vomit within 3 hours of taking the pill then it may not have absorbed into my system and I should seek the help of my doctor.
Emergency contraception is not as effective as regular contraception and if I am not using any regular contraception, I should seek the help and advice of contraceptive services.
Emergency contraception does not protect me from sexually transmitted infections.

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Declan Lismore
Superintendent Pharmacist
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