Levonelle
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Get clinician-prescribed emergency contraception online — no GP appointment needed. Order before 3pm for next-day delivery. Medically reviewed by a UK prescriber.
Emergency contraception — commonly known as the morning-after pill — is a safe and effective method of preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It works primarily by delaying or preventing ovulation, and is most effective the sooner it is taken. The two main types available in the UK are levonorgestrel (e.g. Levonelle), which can be taken up to 72 hours after sex, and ulipristal acetate (e.g. ellaOne), which can be taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after sex.
At Access Doctor, you can order emergency contraception online through a fast, confidential consultation — no GP appointment required. Our UK-registered prescribers review your answers and, if suitable, arrange next-day delivery direct to your door in plain, discreet packaging.
Get emergency contraception online from £7.99 per treatment. Our UK prescribers recommend the most appropriate option based on your circumstances and how soon after unprotected sex you are seeking treatment.
| Treatment | Key Information | Best For | Price From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levonelle (Levonorgestrel) ⭐ Recommended | Contains 1.5mg levonorgestrel. Effective up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. Most effective within 12 hours. | Best for use within 72 hours of unprotected sex | £7.99 |
| ellaOne (Ulipristal Acetate) | Contains 30mg ulipristal acetate. Effective up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex. More effective than Levonelle the further from sex. | Best for use up to 5 days after unprotected sex or if Levonelle is unavailable | £14.99 |
Not sure which emergency contraception is right for you?
Any woman who has had unprotected sex or experienced contraceptive failure (e.g. a missed pill, broken condom, or late injection) and does not wish to become pregnant can take emergency contraception.
Emergency contraception does not terminate an existing pregnancy. It prevents fertilisation from occurring. If you are already pregnant, it will not be effective and you should speak to a GP or pharmacist.
Emergency contraception may not be suitable for women with certain medical conditions or allergies, or those taking specific medications such as enzyme-inducing drugs. A clinician will assess your suitability during your consultation.
Speak to a clinician if your symptoms are persistent, worsening, or affecting your quality of life.
FACT: Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy from occurring — it does not end an existing pregnancy. It works by delaying or stopping ovulation, not by terminating a fertilised egg.
FACT: Emergency contraception is safe to use more than once, though it is not intended as a regular form of contraception. If you find yourself relying on it frequently, speak to a clinician about longer-term contraceptive options.
FACT: There is no evidence that emergency contraception affects future fertility. Your ability to conceive is not impacted by taking the morning-after pill, even if used multiple times.
The sooner you take emergency contraception after unprotected sex, the more effective it will be. Levonelle is most effective within 12 hours; ellaOne remains highly effective for up to 5 days.
Emergency contraception does not replace your regular method. If you are on the pill or use other contraception, follow the instructions given with your EC about when to resume it.
If your period is more than 5 days late, or lighter or more painful than usual, take a pregnancy test or speak to a clinician. Emergency contraception is not 100% effective.
If you are using emergency contraception regularly, speak to a clinician about a more reliable long-term option such as the pill, coil, implant, or patch — all available online through Access Doctor.
Find answers to the most common questions about emergency contraception, getting the morning-after pill online in the UK, and what to expect after taking it.
The ‘morning after pill’ is used by women to prevent unwanted pregnancies after unprotected sexual intercourse. Currently there are only two variants of the morning after pill available in the UK and both are available here at Access Doctor. Levonelle ellaOne As it is an emergency form of contraception, there are strong time restrictions for this treatment. In all cases it shoud be taken as soon as possible after intercourse. Levonelle can be taken upto 72 hours after sex ellaOne is effective up to 120 hours after They have high rates of effectiveness within 24 Hours of upto 95%. Your G.P may be able to provide you with an alternative to the morning after pill in the form of an IUD, these can be effective upto 5 days post sexual intercourse. As the name suggests, emergency contraception is ONLY that. It is not an effective or viable form of continuous contraception.
It works via two main mechanisms: The hormones suppress your ovaries from releasing an egg. The hormones change the lining of the womb wall to prevent the fertilised egg from embedding. Please see each product for individual mechanism of action.
Although not to be used as a primary contraceptive method, the morning after pill is very useful and has a significant role in helping to avoid unwanted pregnancies. The key benefits are: -Highly effective 95-98% if used correctly within 24 hours -Accessible from online, pharmacies, sexual health clinic -Single dose Accidents with regards to contraception are frequent and often unavoidable however careful you are. It is vitally important to be prepared with emergency contraception.
Yes. At Access Doctor, you can get the morning-after pill online without visiting a GP or pharmacy in person. Simply complete a short confidential consultation, and a UK-registered clinician will review your answers. If approved, your treatment will be dispatched for next-day or same-day delivery.
Emergency contraception works by delaying or preventing ovulation. Levonelle (levonorgestrel) starts working immediately and is most effective when taken within 12 hours of unprotected sex. ellaOne (ulipristal acetate) is effective for up to 5 days (120 hours). Neither type will work if you are already pregnant.
Emergency contraception is available free of charge from NHS sexual health clinics, GPs, and some pharmacies. However, if you need it quickly or prefer the privacy of an online consultation, you can access it privately through Access Doctor from £7.99, with same-day or next-day delivery to your door.
Common side effects of emergency contraception include nausea, headache, fatigue, irregular bleeding, and breast tenderness. These are usually mild and short-lived. If you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking Levonelle or within 3 hours of taking ellaOne, contact a pharmacist or clinician as you may need to take another dose.
Access Doctor makes it fast and discreet to get emergency contraception online in the UK. Get Levonelle from £7.99 or ellaOne from £14.99 — with same-day or next-day delivery available. Our UK-registered clinicians review your consultation and issue a prescription where appropriate. No GP visit, no waiting room.