If you’ve had unprotected sex or experienced contraceptive failure, you may be thinking about accessing the morning after pill. One question which may be running through your mind is: “how much is the morning after pill?”.
When it comes to accessing the morning after pill, you have a few options. Read on to find out more.
Do you need a prescription to get the morning after pill?
No, you do not need a prescription to get the morning after pill in the UK. Emergency hormonal contraceptive pills are available from many pharmacies and, sexual health clinics and online in person, or you can acess ellaOne online via ellaOne Direct..
How much does the morning after pill cost?
The price of ellaOne® retails at approximately £34.95 as of July 2026 at pharmacies in the UK. Prices vary for morning after pills containing levonorgestrel depending on the pharmacy, but the cost of Lvonorgestrel is typically around £25.
No contraceptive is 100% effective, but when taken within 24 hours ellaOne®, which contains ulipristal acetate, is the UK’s preferred morning after pill* and can reduce the risk of pregnancy to just 9 in 1,000.*
*Based on sales data. Verify at ellaone.co.uk/verify
If you prefer, you can order ellaOne® online via ellaOne® Direct. You will be asked to complete a short questionnaire to determine if ellaOne® is suitable for you, and then you can order the morning after pill for £34.95 which includes free delivery 7 days a week in discreet packaging.
Can you get the morning after pill for free?
The new NHS Pharmacy Contraceptive Service aims to improve access to the morning after pill across the UK, enabling women to access the morning after pill for free.
You can access the morning after pill for free using the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service from:
- Participating high street pharmacies
- Sexual health clinics
- Most GP surgeries
- Some NHS walk-in centres
- Young people’s services
The intrauterine device (also known as the IUD or the coil) is another method of emergency contraception and it also acts as a method of regular contraception. You can get access to the IUD for free from sexual health clinics or your GP surgery.
ellaOne® 30mg film-coated tablet contains ulipristal acetate and is indicated for emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Always read the instructions on the package leaflet carefully.
ellaOne® 30mg film-coated tablet contains ulipristal acetate and is indicated for emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.
*Based on sales data. Verify at ellaone.co.uk/verify
Always read the instructions on the package leaflet carefully. Health information within this website is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with healthcare professionals. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare professional considering the unique characteristics of the patient.
