Got a question about ellaOne®? Wondering how the morning after pill really works? Heard something worrying about side effects and want to get an answer you can trust? You’re in the right place.
Some people can find the experience of taking emergency contraception nerve-wracking, and often that’s because they don’t have all of the facts. A lot of people were never taught about the morning after pill, meaning that there are lots of harmful myths and misunderstandings out there that can stop people from accessing emergency contraception.
At ellaOne®, we believe that by educating people about this type of contraception we can overcome the stigma and fear associated with it. That’s why we’ve put together a set of no-nonsense answers to your most frequently asked questions about ellaOne®.
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ellaOne® can be purchased at most leading pharmacies in the UK. You don’t need a prescription to buy ellaOne®, it is sold over the counter. The pharmacist, or another trained member of the pharmacy team, will need to ask you some questions before giving you the medicine, to ensure that it is suitable for you. For more information, and to find out whether ellaOne® is suitable for you, please see How to buy ellaOne® in the pharmacy.
ellaOne® can also be purchased online at ellaOne® Direct, with same day and next day delivery options available. For your privacy, ellaOne® will be sent in discreet packaging and will not be named on your bank statement. Find out more about buying ellaOne® online here.
Don’t forget you can also buy ellaOne® in advance, before going on holiday for example, or to keep in your medicine cabinet, just in case.
We hope that we’ve answered all your questions about ellaOne®, if you have a question that you can’t see answered here, try: All you need to know about ellaOne® or contact HRA Pharma directly.