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Dropped bc pill, i took the one for the next day. should i finish the pack one day earlier? have sat. off & start the next pack on sunday?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

BCP: Finish the pack and start the new pack on Sunday as usual. The last 7 pills are sugar pills and do not contain medication. 28 day packs are meant to keep you in the daily habit of taking a pill. All the best.

Answered 9/20/2015

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A member asked:

Dropped bc pill, i took the one for the next day. should i finish the pack one day earlier? have sat. off & start the next pack on sunday?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

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