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EC, also known as the “morning after pill,” is available without
a prescription for women and men 18 years and older. You can ask for it by name,
Plan
B®, at your pharmacy. Teens age 17 and under still need a prescription from a doctor or other health care provider in order to buy Plan B at the pharmacy.
You will need to show identification that proves your age (such as a driver’s license, state ID card, passport, green card, etc.) to the pharmacist in order to purchase Plan B over-the-counter. The cost of one pack of Plan B at pharmacies is usually between $40.00-$50.00.
For more on this "Dual-Label"
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How can I access EC if I'm 17 or under?
To get EC you’ll need a prescription from your doctor or other heath care provider. You don’t need your parents’ permission to get EC.
EC works better the sooner you take it, so it’s best to contact your doctor or health care provider’s office as soon as possible.
Many clinicians will require you to come in for an office visit.
Some health care providers have set up systems to be able to phone in a prescription for you instead.
In AK, CA, HI, MA, ME, NH, NM, VT and WA, you can get EC directly from your local pharmacy regardless of your age.
What if I don’t have a government issued ID proving my age? What if I can’t afford the price of a pack of Plan B? Even if you can’t access EC at the pharmacy because you don’t have ID or you can’t afford the price, you can still get emergency contraception!
To find an EC provider near you, many of whom can help you access low-cost or even free EC, call the toll-free, confidential,
24 Hour
Emergency Contraception Hotline:
| 1-888-NOT-2-LATE
(English) |
1-866-EN-TRES-DIAS
(Spanish) |
Or visit the Emergency Contraception Website: English
or Spanish.
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