Emergency Morning After Pill Service
If you’ve had unprotected sex or experienced a contraceptive failure, the morning after pill can help prevent pregnancy when taken as soon as possible.
At Blackpool Express Chemist, we offer quick, discreet, and professional access to emergency contraception, ensuring you get the care and advice you need without delay.
- Fast & Confidential Service
- Effective Emergency Contraception
- Expert Advice & Support
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Emergency Contraception When You Need It Most
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What is the Morning After Pill?
The morning-after pill is an emergency contraception option that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (such as a condom breaking or missing a birth control pill). It works by delaying or preventing ovulation, meaning no egg is released for sperm to fertilise.
Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours, but can still work up to 3–5 days after sex, depending on the type of pill used.
Who Can Use the Morning After Pill?
The morning-after pill is available for anyone who needs emergency contraception, regardless of age. It is suitable for individuals who:
- Have had unprotected sex.
- Have missed their regular contraceptive pill or experienced a condom failure.
- Have been vomiting or had diarrhoea, which may have reduced the effectiveness of their regular contraception.
- Were not using contraception at the time of intercourse.
If you are unsure whether the morning after pill is right for you, our pharmacists can provide confidential advice and support.
How Effective is the Morning After Pill?
The effectiveness of emergency contraception depends on how quickly it is taken after unprotected sex. The earlier you take it, the higher the chance of preventing pregnancy.
- Within 24 hours – Over 95% effective.
- Within 48 hours – Around 85% effective.
- Within 72 hours (Levonelle) or 120 hours (ellaOne) – 58–85% effective.
