ellaOne (ulipristal acetate) — UK price comparison
What ellaOne emergency contraception costs from UK pharmacies, how it compares with Levonelle, and when NHS free supply is available.
Prices checked: 9 July 2026· Indicative treatment-service prices, not quotes
At a glance
- Typical private cost: £25–£40 per dose
- Effective for up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex
- Often free via NHS pharmacy emergency contraception schemes — ask locally
- Compare with Levonelle (levonorgestrel), which has a shorter window
- Only buy from GPhC-registered pharmacies
Typical private cost
£25 – £40/month
per single dose
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All providers listed are GPhC-registered pharmacies or their linked online prescribing services. Prices are the pharmacy's own current service prices — where we haven't verified a price, check it on the pharmacy's site. Ordering is always subject to the pharmacy's own consultation.
| Pharmacy | Service price | What's included | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Online PharmacyGPhC premises no. 9011287View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Prescriber review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Chemist4UGPhC premises no. 9012464View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Prescriber review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Pharmacy2UGPhC premises no. 9010146View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Prescriber review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Boots Online DoctorGPhC premises no. 1096181View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Clinician review · Collection or delivery | Visit pharmacy |
| Superdrug Online DoctorGPhC premises no. 9010736View profile & rating | Check current price | Online consultation · Clinician review · Delivery | Visit pharmacy |
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Private vs free NHS supply
Many community pharmacies supply emergency contraception free under NHS arrangements. If that route is available near you, it is usually the best first option. Private online or walk-in purchase is useful when free supply is not available or you need discreet delivery — compare our Levonelle page for the alternative medicine.
Timing
ellaOne can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected sex. Earlier is better. A copper IUD fitted by a clinic is the most effective emergency method — a pharmacist can advise when that is the better route.
Safety
A pharmacist or online clinical questionnaire checks suitability. This page compares prices only — it is not medical advice. For urgent help call NHS 111.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ellaOne free on the NHS?▼
Often yes via participating pharmacies — ask your local pharmacy or NHS 111. Private purchase is the fallback when free supply is not available.
ellaOne or Levonelle?▼
ellaOne works for longer after unprotected sex (up to 120 hours). Levonelle is typically cheaper privately but has a shorter window. A pharmacist can advise which is appropriate.
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