WELLCARE CLINIC
Emergency Contraceptive Clinic
You may be worried about becoming pregnant if you’ve had unprotected sex or your usual contraception has failed. At WellCare we offer over the counter emergency contraceptive medication.
The following emergency contraceptive options are available
These options can be explored and discussed with our pharmacist. For more information about the treatments available please come by the pharmacy or call 0141 632 0243
Upostelle 1500mcg
Active ingredient: Levonorgestrel
Minimum age: No minimum age
Timing: Can be taken up to 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sex
ellaOne 30mg
Active ingredient: Ulipristal Acetate
Minimum age: No minimum age
Timing: Can be taken up to 120 hours (five days) after unprotected sex
Steps to getting emergency contraception
- Have a private in-store consultation with our pharmacist as soon as possible after unprotected sex
- Get advice about your morning after pill options and whether one type is more suitable for you
- If necessary, our pharmacist will refer you to your GP for more advice