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Where to find the emergency contraceptive?

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Plan B: Plan b is an emergency contraceptive that can be taken within 3 days (72hr) of unprotected sex. It is available behind the counter at most pharmacies, you have to ask the pharmacist for it, and you have to be at least 17 years old to purchase it.

Answered 3/11/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The rules just : Changed for purchase of emergency contraceptives like plan b. "do i need a prescription for Plan B one-step®? No, Plan B one-step® is available over the counter, so you don't need a prescription at all. You should be able to find Plan B one-step® in the aisle at a store near you. Just take it off the shelf and pay for it at the cashier. No prescription or id required." (per Plan B web site).

Answered 6/30/2014

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