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Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) / Morning After Pill
Discreet, professional support when you need it most.
Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), often referred to as the "morning after pill", is a safe and effective way to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure (e.g. missed pill, condom break).
At Life Pharmacy, EHC is available without the need for an appointment. Complete a short questionnaire in-store or fill out the online form below. You’ll have a quick, private consultation with a pharmacist, and if suitable, treatment can be provided.
Availability: Walk-in or submit an order form below
Eligibility: Subject to a brief pharmacist consultation
What to expect
- Walk in to your local Life Pharmacy
- A short, confidential consultation with the pharmacist
- We’ll ask a few quick questions to ensure suitability
- If appropriate, medication is provided during your visit
- Full privacy and discretion at all times
When should I take EHC?
- Most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex
- Usually effective up to 3 or 5 days, depending on the type supplied
- Your pharmacist will guide you on which option is best for you
Who can access EHC for free?
Under the HSE’s Free Contraception Scheme, EHC is free for those who:
- Are aged 17 to 35 (inclusive)
- Have a valid PPS number
- Are ordinarily resident in Ireland
If you’re not eligible for the scheme, the service is still available privately.
Your personal information will be used exclusively to process your order. We will never share your details with third parties and will only retain your data for as long as necessary. All information will be stored securely, kept confidential, and handled in accordance with GDPR requirements. If you have any questions about how your personal data is processed, please contact us at dpo_pharmacy@uniphar.ie.
Your Next Step to Better Health
Visit your local Life Pharmacy — no appointment needed. Our team is here to support you with care and confidentiality.
We’re currently experiencing a service outage for our Emergency Contraception and Erectile Dysfunction online ordering service. Our team is working to restore service as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
If you require Emergency Contraception or Erectile Dysfunction medication please call into the store where we will discreetly handle your requirements.
Emergency Contraception
FREE CONTRACEPTION FOR PERSONS AGED 17-35 YEARS OLD
The service is available for free for medical card holders and persons aged 17-35. If you are aged 17-35 you will be required to have your PPS number and proof of date of birth. A fee applies to anyone who does not have a medical card. To find out more, speak to your local Life pharmacist.
Emergency contraception is available from your Life Pharmacist without a prescription, subject to meeting certain criteria. Emergency contraception is a safe and effective method of preventing pregnancy when regular contraception has failed or if no contraception was used.
To save you time when visiting your local Pharmacy, complete the form (see link below).
It can be effective up to 120 hours after unprotected sex but is more effective the sooner you use it.
Emergency Contraception is a safe, responsible and effective method of preventing pregnancy when regular contraception has failed or if no contraception was used at all. Emergency contraception is available at Life Pharmacies without a doctor’s prescription, subject to meeting certain criteria.
If you think you may need emergency contraception, it is advised to attend your pharmacy promptly as emergency contraception can be more effective the sooner you take it. Emergency contraception does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. To find out more information on Emergency Contraception and STIs, talk to your local Life Pharmacist.
Emergency Hormonal Contraception Consent Form
An Emergency Hormonal Contraception Consent form should be signed by a patient prior to consultation. This is to confirm that the patient agrees to the procedure and is aware of any risks that might be involved. An entry must also be captured in the Patient’s Medication Record (PMR) on the pharmacy computer, in line with good pharmacy practice.
This recording should be made with the patient’s full knowledge and consent, and patients must be assured of the confidentiality of such records. The management of any data or information recorded, collected, or retained should be in accordance with relevant legislative provisions.
To save time when you visit Life Pharmacy, we have an online consent form that can be completed in advance. Please click here to complete this form. Your pharmacist will then have your completed documents ready and waiting when you arrive at the pharmacy.