Where to get the morning after pill (for free) | NHS
Emergency contraception can be taken up to 5 days after an episode of unprotected sex (not just the morning after) or even later depending on where you are in your cycle. If there is any doubt, it is better for you to speak to your GP or come to one of the sexual health clinics for advice.
Some pharmacies in Leeds are Sexual Health Pharmacies and can give the emergency contraceptive pill to Leeds residents for free, without a prescription. You will be required to have a 15 minute confidential consultation with the pharmacist when accessing these services. Use the Service Finder and view ‘Emergency Contraception’ to see them on a map or click here for more information.
There are two types of emergency contraception: the oral emergency contraceptive pill which is available from a sexual health pharmacy, your GP, or Leeds Sexual Health. The emergency coil which can only be fitted by a specially trained doctor or nurse. This may be available from your GP or is available from Leeds Sexual Health.
If you wish to access emergency contraception it is important to let the receptionist know that what you need when you are booking an appointment so that you are seen quicker.
Your GP may give you a prescription to take to your local pharmacy. Contraception is free of charge to women of all ages in the UK so you do not need to pay for emergency contraception if it is on prescription you may need to take it within the pharmacy to prevent people accessing it on behalf of other people.
Remember - emergency contraception is free with a Leeds postcode.