Emergency Contraception
Confidential service for emergency contraception (sometimes referred to as "The Morning After Pill")
Service Description
Need emergency contraception? Allcorn Chemist offers a confidential and judgment-free emergency contraception service. Our skilled pharmacy team will guide you through the process and help determine the appropriate tablets based on the timing of your sexual activity. What to expect? Our friendly team members will ensure your discretion and comfort are priority and will take you to the private consultation space. They will ask you a few questions about your health and will help determine the best options for you. Due to the nature of the medication, our pharmacy team are only able to provide it to the patient themselves. Who can take it? Emergency contraception can be provided in two different pills and is available to majority of women. Some women who are unable to utilise the combined contraceptive pill or the patch are able to take this medication, but precaution should be taken if you have any known allergies, severe asthma or if you are taking any other medications (including herbal remedies such as St John's Wart). How long after having sex can I use it? There are two types of emergency contraception; EllaOne and Levonelle. Your individual circumstances, health conditions and other medications will help guide the pharmacist to confidently assist you in finding the best fit for you. Please note that Levonelle is only effective for up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. Side effects? There are some side effects of the emergency contraception such as; Vomiting or Nausea Headaches Breast soreness Irregular bleeding or interrupted menstrual cycle Abdominal pain or cramps Your pharmacist will be able to better explore these with you and think about how to manage these side effects in the best possible way. Eligibility: This service is only available for 5 days after intercourse and can only be given directly to patients 16 years and older. Please note that the effectiveness of the medication declines with time so in some individual circumstances may not be suitable. In these instances, our dedicated and friendly team will support you to identify additional options you can explore. I am not 16 years old yet? Whilst we are unable to sell you this service due to legal guidelines, you can still access emergency contraception. Visit your GP or a sexual health clinic (you can find one under our useful services section) and you will be able to find the appropriate judgement free and confidential support for you.
Cancellation Policy
Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to ensure enough time to complete any necessary forms before your appointment. If your appointment is online or via telephone, please ensure that we have the correct details to contact you. If you can no longer make your appointment, please cancel within 24 hours to avoid wasted sessions. Although many of our services are free, we do expect our customers to let us know when they can no longer make a slot. For services which require a deposit, please note that this is a non-refundable deposit but will be removed from the total amount remaining when you pay for the service in store or over the phone. Please also note that all services are subject to availability of medication from suppliers, and therefore we may upon occasion have to reschedule an appointment if the required medications are not in stock or available. Please note that ever endeavour will be made to avoid this as we are aware of the inconvenience this can cause. There may be times when our pharmacist may advise you a service is not suitable for you. Please note that this is due to clinical guidelines and is not at the pharmacist's discretion but will always be due to medical eligibility or NHS Criteria. Unfortunately, this criteria is not within our control and limitations for NHS funded services are subject to adherence to the eligibility set out by NHS England. All services will require you to complete a form upon arrival or prior to your appointment which will be stored securely in line with Information Governance guidelines. Please note that violence, aggression or threatening language towards our staff will not be tolerated. We are an NHS representative and are entitled to the same treatment as all other NHS staff and services. Abuse will not be tolerated.
Contact Details
Allcorn Chemist, Saint James's Road, Croydon, UK
+442086841659
allcorn.chemist@nhs.net