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Morning After Pill

Morning After Pill

Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy if regular contraception has failed or if no contraception was used.


It can be effective for up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, but works best the sooner it is taken.


Pure Pharmacy offers emergency contraception without a prescription, subject to meeting essential medical criteria. This service is available in store on a walk-in basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Morning After Pill is free in Ireland for women aged 17–31 years old. Simply visit your nearest Pure Pharmacy branch to speak with a pharmacist and arrange collection, subject to consultation.

The Morning After Pill is 99% effective if taken within 12 hours of unprotected sex. Emergency contraception can be effective for up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, but it is more effective the sooner it is used.

Another person can not collect the Morning After Pill on your behalf. Pure Pharmacy has a duty of care to consult with the customer who will be taking the pill in person.

In Ireland, there are different types of emergency contraception available, such as the emergency contraceptive pill (ellaOne, Prevenelle) and the Copper Coil, or Intrauterine Device (IUD).

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