Private Emergency Contraception

Coming soon! By online / telephone appointment only

Emergency contraception is a tablet that a woman takes to help prevent pregnancy following unprotected sex. Unprotected sex includes when other forms of contraception have failed in some way, such as a condom coming off during sex.

Emergency Hormonal Contraception works by delaying the release of an egg during the ovulation phase of your menstrual cycle. Rising levels of luteinising hormone (LH) inside your body then triggers ovulation. The higher the levels of LH, the less likely the morning after pill will prevent pregnancy.

So, it’s important that the emergency contraceptive pill is taken as soon as possible following unprotected sex for it to be effective.

You can take on of two types of emergency contraception: ellaOne and Levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel is less effective once LH levels increase but ellaOne has been shown to still be effective later in the menstrual cycle.

Both types of emergency contraception need to be taken as soon as possible after sexual intercourse, preferably the same day. Whilst emergency contraception need to be collected in-store, you can order and collect the tablets on the same day.

The common side effects of taking emergency contraception include irregular bleeding, nausea, headaches and abdominal or period pain.

No. Only women can buy emergency contraception. Before purchase, you will need to complete a questionnaire to check your suitability. Emergency contraceptives are only available for in-person collection in one of our stores.

No. This is a form of contraception that can help prevent getting pregnant. It does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or diseases (STDs) including chlamydia, genital warts or HIV. To help prevent catching or spreading a sexually-transmitted disease or infection, you must practice safe sex and wear a condom during intercourse.

Unprotected sex is where no form of birth control or condoms are used by people engaging in sexual intercourse. Unprotected sex refers to avoiding getting pregnant.

Unprotected sex can happen when a couple forgets to use contraception or where their choice of contraception has not worked. This includes when the woman forgets to take her contraceptive pill or when a condom isn’t on properly during sex.

Not all forms of birth control will also help prevent the spread of diseases. To help prevent catching a sexually-transmitted disease of infection, you need to also practice safe sex.

Safe sex is where people use condoms are to help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and infections as well as avoiding getting pregnant. Safe sex helps protect people from catching a disease or from passing it on if they are already infected.

It’s good practice to always use a condom, even if you are also taking a different form of birth control.

We have a special dedicated telephone line for medicinal advice services, or you can book an appointment online with a specific time slot that is convenient for you.

Our pharmacist will need to see the person that the emergency contraception is intended for and will need to ask a few questions regarding the patients’ medical history. This is done in the privacy of our consultation room, and everything discussed is in complete confidence. The sooner you book your appointment to come to our pharmacy to take the morning-after pill, the greater the chances of avoiding pregnancy.

Finney pharmacy is located in Grange town, Ryhope, Sunderland and easily accessible for the local community for their need, or just a quick consultation with our professional pharmacist about the morning after pill. We ensure a hassle-free service to all our patients.

As a new pharmacy, we are only able to do private emergency contraception services. The pill can be purchased privately from our pharmacy. Free NHS contraceptive services will be commissioned in the near future.