Dr Catriona Maybury
Medical Director | MBChB, MRCP, PhD
GMC: 6130975
- Prevents pregnancy when taken within 5 days (120 hours) of unprotected sex
- No face-to-face discussion needed
- Discreet next day delivery
Start by filling out a 2 minute consultation form. We’ll then show a recommended emergency contraception treatment that’s suitable for you.
Start by filling out a 2 minute consultation form. We’ll then show a recommended emergency contraception treatment that’s suitable for you.
Treatment facts
- Medicine typeEmergency contraception
- Suitable to use within5 days of unprotected sex
- How to take1 tablet swallowed with water
- EfficacyPrevents 98% pregnancies
- DeliveryNext day delivery available
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About the morning after pill
Emergency contraception, often known as the morning after pill,
is a contraceptive method that’s used after unprotected sex to
prevent pregnancy.
You may decide to take emergency contraception if:
- You’ve had sex without using contraception.
- You’re worried a condom broke or leaked.
- You missed your regular contraceptive pill.
- You’ve recently been sick or had diarrhoea, so your regular contraceptive pill may be less effective.
Swallow a single tablet within 120 hours (5 days) of having unprotected sex.
Avoid taking emergency contraception if you have:
- A hypersensitivity to progestogens
- Severe liver disease
- Acute porphyria
- Difficulties absorbing nutrients or medications
- Severe asthma, and you use oral steroids
The morning after pill can be taken up to 120 hours (five days) after having unprotected sex, and is 98% effective.
Order before 4pm for same day dispatch, subject to clinical approval.
MedExpress offers a range of delivery options at checkout, including next day delivery by 9am. You can chose to have your order delivered direct to your home or work, or optionally collect from a local Post Office.
We always use discreet logo-free packaging, so only you’ll know what’s inside.
Like all medications, emergency contraception can cause side effects. These may include headaches, breast tenderness, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. You may also experience spotting before your next period.
If you vomit within 3 hours of taking emergency contraception, you should take a repeat dose.
How it works
1. Answer quick questions
No GP or pharmacy visits, just a quick online consultation.
1. Answer quick questions
No GP or pharmacy visits, just a quick online consultation. Share your symptoms and a brief medical history in around two minutes, all from the comfort of your home.
2. Choose your treatment
Select from our recommended UK-licensed medications.
2. Choose your treatment
Select from our recommended UK-licensed medications. You don’t need an existing prescription.
3. Get it delivered fast
We’ll deliver direct to you, as quickly as tomorrow.
3. Get it delivered fast
We’ll deliver direct to you, as quickly as tomorrow. We always use discreet logo-free packaging, so only you know what’s inside. After it arrives, get ongoing support from our team.
Express delivery
- Royal Mail 1st Class£2.90Usually delivered the next working day
- Special Delivery 1pm£5.95Guaranteed next working day by 1pm
- Special Delivery 9am£13.95Guaranteed next working day by 9am
- Post Office Collection£3.95Usually collection next working day
Why use MedExpress?
No GP or pharmacy visit needed
Discreet plain packaging
Free private prescriptions
Express delivery options
Backed by our experienced UK-based medical team
Declan Lismore
Superintendent Pharmacist | MPharm, MRPharmS, MPSI, PGDip
GPhC: 2073498
Dr Paul Davis
Senior GP and Medical Lead | BSc MB BS DCH MRCGP
Dr Safia Hussain
GP Lead | MBBS, BSc, MRCGP, DRCOG, PGDip Clinical Dermatology
Authored by Dr Clare Morrison. Last reviewed 01 February 2025 by Liyya Patel and Siobhan Titre.