AnswersDriveEC costs anywhere from $35 to $60 at pharmacies. The generic pills (like Next Choice One Dose and Take Action ) generally cost about 10-15% less than Plan B One-Step. To read a 2013 report from the American Society for Emergency Contraception on the price of EC in the US, click here.
Can you buy morning after pill over the counter?
You can buy levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, and My Way) over the counter without a prescription at drugstores and pharmacies.
Can you buy Plan B over the counter?
Levonorgestrel can be purchased over the counter at drugstores without a prescription or proof of age. Because it is most effective when taken as soon as possible (up to 72 hours after sex), consider having a ready supply in your medicine cabinet.
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Is Plan B on the shelf?
According to the Plan B One-Step website , “you can start by looking for Plan B One-Step in the aisle. Otherwise ask anyone in the store where it's located. Then just take it off the shelf, and pay for it at the cashier. No prescription or ID required.”
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What does Plan B do to you?
plan B® comes in a one-pill dose. If taken within 72 hours (3 days) and preferably within 12 hours after a contraceptive accident or unprotected sex, it can prevent pregnancy by doing one of three things: Temporarily stops the release of an egg from the ovary. Prevents fertilization.
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What is the generic name for Plan B?
Levonorgestrel (Plan B) is emergency contraception (commonly called the morning after pill) that is used as backup contraception to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex or when birth control fails. Levonorgestrel is a progestin.
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Do you have to have a prescription for Plan B?
Some insurers may require you to have a prescription to receive coverage, even if you are using an over-the-counter pill (such as Plan B One-Step, Take Action, Next Choice One Dose or My Way). If so, you will need to contact a clinic or doctor's office to get a prescription before going to a pharmacy to get the pills.
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Can you be any age to buy Plan B?
On Tuesday, the FDA announced that it will lower the age restriction on over-the-counter emergency contraception sales, allowing teens 15 years old and up to purchase Plan B without a prescription. Currently, only those 17 and older can buy this type of contraception over the counter.
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Is take action as good as Plan B?
In general, progestin-only emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action and Levonorgestrel Tablets, are more effective than combined emergency contraceptive pills. In other words, if 100 women use this type of pill after having unprotected sex, only 2 of them will get pregnant.
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What are the side effects of the morning after pill?
Side effects of the morning-after pill, which typically last only a few days, might include:
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Headache.
- Breast tenderness.
- Bleeding between periods or heavier menstrual bleeding.
- Lower abdominal pain or cramps.
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How do I buy Plan B?
Anyone can buy it without needing to show ID. Plan B One-Step usually costs about $50, and the generics cost about $40. If you want to use insurance to purchase EC, go to the pharmacy counter and ask for help. You can order a generic form of Plan B One-Step at www.afterpill.com for $20 + $5 shipping.
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How Long Does Plan B last after you take it?
That depends. Plan B One-Step and generic levonorgestrel work best if you take them within 3 days after sex, but they may work up to 5 days after sex. Ella and the IUD can work up to 5 days after sex.
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Can you take Plan B if you are on birth control?
People taking birth control pills can take Plan B without any complications. If you're taking Plan B because you skipped or missed more than two doses of your birth control pill, it's important you resume taking it as scheduled as soon as possible.
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How much is a Plan B at Rite Aid?
$49.99.
When used directly, Plan B one-step emergency contraceptive can reduce the chances of pregnancy after unprotected sex. Specifically-designed to prevent ovulation, fertilization and implantation, Plan B contraceptive is not to be used in place of condoms or birth control and is not intended to prevent STDs.
When used directly, Plan B one-step emergency contraceptive can reduce the chances of pregnancy after unprotected sex. Specifically-designed to prevent ovulation, fertilization and implantation, Plan B contraceptive is not to be used in place of condoms or birth control and is not intended to prevent STDs.
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How much are birth control pills?
On average, 5 out of every 100 women who rely on birth control pills get pregnant each year. The Cost: According to Planned Parenthood, birth control pills cost between $15 to $50 a month, depending on health-insurance coverage and type of pill. On an annual basis, that means the Pill costs between $160 to $600.
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What is my way pill made of?
My Way is emergency contraception pill that helps prevent pregnancy after birth control failure or unprotected sex. It is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and is not to be used routinely.
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Can I get free birth control pills?
There's a good chance you can get free or low-cost birth control pills if you have health insurance. Most Planned Parenthood health centers accept Medicaid and health insurance. And many will work with you to help you pay based on your income. Contact your local Planned Parenthood health center for more information.
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How long does it take for birth control pills to be effective?
It depends on when you start taking them. You can take your first birth control pill any day of the month, but you may need a backup birth control method (like condoms) for the first 7 days. If you start combination pills within 5 days after your period starts, you'll be protected from pregnancy right away.
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Can you get pregnant while taking birth control pills?
With typical use, birth control is about 91 percent effective. Despite these high percentages, it's still possible for you to get pregnant. Birth control failure is often the result of missing two or more pills in a row. Without the constant supply of hormones, you may begin ovulating.
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Do you have to take the pill at the exact same time every day?
“With combination birth-control pills, taking them at the exact time is not that important,” says Alice Hill, an OBGYN in private practice in Los Angeles. “We tell people to take them at the same time just so they form the habit of doing it every day. But they are still protected as long as they take it daily.”
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Is Plan B on the shelves at Walmart?
Plan B is emergency contraception. It has fewer side effects than many of the over-the-the counter pills that are sold at Walmart and it is supposed to be available to anyone who is seventeen or older without a prescription. The only catch is that drug stores keep Plan B behind the pharmacy counter.
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Can you get a Plan B pill for free?
Some health insurance plans cover the morning-after pill, but you may need a prescription in order for your insurance plan to pay for it. You may be able to get the morning-after pill for free or low cost from a Planned Parenthood health center or your local health department.