Morning-After Pill
The morning-after pill is free from many UK pharmacies under NHS schemes, or typically £15-£30 privately. Compare pharmacies offering it near you.
The morning-after pill — the everyday name for emergency contraception — is available from most community pharmacies without a GP appointment, after a short, confidential consultation with the pharmacist. It's free from many pharmacies under NHS schemes: participating pharmacies across England have supplied it free since 29 October 2025, and community pharmacy schemes in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland already provide it free, though availability can vary by area and age. Sexual health clinics and GPs also provide it free UK-wide. Where the NHS route doesn't apply, pharmacies supply it privately, typically for £15-£30 (indicative — confirm the current price when you compare providers). Levonorgestrel works up to 72 hours after unprotected sex and ulipristal up to 120 hours, but both are more effective the sooner they're taken; the most effective option overall is the copper IUD, fitted within 5 days by a sexual health clinic or GP. Find local pharmacies through our location pages at /pharmacies/locations/, and see our emergency contraception page for the same service under its clinical name.
What is Morning-After Pill?
The morning-after pill is free from many UK pharmacies under NHS schemes, or typically £15-£30 privately. Compare pharmacies offering it near you.
This Pick My Pharmacy page is a directory of GPhC-registered premises that list morning-after pill among their services. It is not the pharmacy’s booking system and not medical advice.
A service flag on this snapshot can lag behind what the counter offers. Call ahead for clinics, vaccinations, and Pharmacy First if you cannot wait.
Is Morning-After Pill free, or do I pay privately?
Some patients get morning-after pill free on the NHS at participating pharmacies; others pay a private fee (typically up to £30). Ask which queue you are in.
Typical private figures on this page are editorial ranges, not a live price for a named branch. NHS eligibility is a clinical and commissioning decision. Confirm before you travel so you are not billed for a free NHS service — or turned away from a private slot you expected to pay for.
How long after sex can I take the morning-after pill?
Levonorgestrel is licensed up to 72 hours after unprotected sex and ulipristal up to 120 hours — but both work better the sooner you take them, so don't wait to 'see how you feel'. If more time has passed, a copper IUD fitted within 5 days is the most effective option; a sexual health clinic or GP can arrange this.
Policies differ by branch and by day. Confirm with the pharmacy you intend to visit rather than treating this page as a booking confirmation.
How do I find a pharmacy that offers Morning-After Pill?
Use the GPhC-registered sample below, Compare, or the directory. Then confirm the service is offered today and match the premises number on pharmacyregulation.org.
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If the cards say none yet, the service is still explained here so you know what to ask a local pharmacist. Use Compare with your postcode rather than assuming a nearby branch is listed for this slug.
How do I check the pharmacy is legitimate?
Search the GPhC premises number on pharmacyregulation.org and match the address before you send ID, start a consultation, or pay.
Great Britain community and internet pharmacies must be on that register. Online prescribing services in England should also be CQC-registered. A website that sells prescription-only medicines with no consultation is not a legitimate pharmacy service.
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Typical cost
NHS or private (typically up to £30)
0 pharmacies with morning-after pill confirmed on their profile
We do not yet have GPhC-registered pharmacies tagged for morning-after pill in this snapshot. The education on this page still applies — ask a local pharmacist, or use Compare. A missing card is not proof the service does not exist nearby.
We only list a pharmacy here when the service is confirmed on its profile, so this is not every pharmacy that offers it. To check a pharmacy near you, open your town or city page and phone ahead.
Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our publishedmethodology — they are not medical advice and pharmacies cannot pay to change a score. Where a pharmacy has no reviews we show "Not yet rated" — we never invent scores.Listings labelled Featured orReferral partner are paid placements; payment affects visibility only, never ratings or match results. We may receive a fee when you send a private-service enquiry.Private service prices are indicative — always confirm directly with the pharmacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the morning-after pill free at pharmacies?▼
Yes, at many pharmacies. Participating pharmacies in England have supplied it free on the NHS since 29 October 2025, and pharmacy schemes in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland already provide it free, though local availability and age criteria vary. Sexual health clinics and GPs provide it free UK-wide. Our answer on getting the morning-after pill free explains the routes in detail.
How long after sex can I take the morning-after pill?▼
Levonorgestrel is licensed up to 72 hours after unprotected sex and ulipristal up to 120 hours — but both work better the sooner you take them, so don't wait to 'see how you feel'. If more time has passed, a copper IUD fitted within 5 days is the most effective option; a sexual health clinic or GP can arrange this.
Will the pharmacy consultation be confidential?▼
Yes. The consultation happens in a private room, and the pharmacist will ask about your cycle, any medicines you take, and any health conditions to check which option is suitable. It's confidential and non-judgemental, whatever your age.
Does the morning-after pill protect me for the rest of my cycle?▼
No — it only covers the episode of unprotected sex that has already happened, and it won't end an existing pregnancy. If you're not using regular contraception, ask the pharmacist about ongoing options or see our contraception service page.
What's the difference between levonorgestrel and ulipristal?▼
The main difference is the time window: 72 hours for levonorgestrel versus 120 hours for ulipristal. Body weight, recent hormonal contraception use, and certain medicines can also affect which is more suitable — the pharmacist will work this out with you. Our ellaOne vs Levonelle comparison covers the detail.
How do I check a pharmacy offering morning-after pill is GPhC-registered?▼
Open the listing, copy the premises registration number, and search it on pharmacyregulation.org. Match the name and address before you send ID, start a consultation, or pay. Pick My Pharmacy is a directory — we do not supply morning-after pill.
Does Pick My Pharmacy provide morning-after pill?▼
No. We compare GPhC-registered pharmacies. The pharmacy you choose supplies the service after its own clinical checks. Paid placements are labelled and never change a rating.
Related guides
Sources
- NHS: emergency contraception · checked 2026-09-01
- Pick My Pharmacy methodology