Emergency Contraceptive Pill: Check This Before You Buy It!

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The emergency contraceptive pill – sometimes known as the morning after pill – is an important option for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. However, it is vital to obtain it safely and legally to protect your health.

The Risks of Unregulated Online Sales

In recent years, unlicensed sellers outside of the UK have been offering the emergency contraceptive pill online, often at low prices. While this may seem convenient, buying from unregulated sources can be dangerous because:

  • The products may be counterfeit, with incorrect or missing active ingredients.
  • They may not meet UK safety or quality standards.
  • No medical checks are carried out, meaning important factors such as your age, medical history, or current medicines are ignored.
  • You risk delays in accessing the correct treatment, which reduces the effectiveness of emergency contraception.

How the Pill Should Be Supplied in the UK

In the UK, the emergency contraceptive pill is only legally available through:

  • GP surgeries
  • Pharmacies
  • Sexual health clinics
  • Registered UK online pharmacies following an online consultation

By law, healthcare professionals must ask a few questions before supplying the medicine. These checks ensure the treatment is safe, suitable, and effective for your circumstances, including how long it has been since unprotected sex and any medicines you are taking.

Safe, Genuine Medicines from Weldricks

As a UK-registered pharmacy, we only supply genuine, UK-licensed emergency contraceptive pills. Our discreet online service includes a short consultation reviewed by a qualified pharmacist, ensuring the medicine is appropriate for you.

Every order is dispensed by our professional pharmacy team, packaged discreetly, and delivered quickly to your chosen address.

Key Takeaway

When it comes to emergency contraception, safety and reliability are essential. Always choose a regulated UK service to make sure you receive licensed medicines and the professional support you need.

Published 3rd June 2016 by

Allan Green

Allan Green

Registered Pharmacist & Head of E-commerce

Allan has been a Registered Pharmacist for 25+ years

He specializes in Ecommerce and Over the Counter medicines.

He is a Registered Pharmacist, who studied at University of Bradford.

He has been with Weldricks since 2006, starting as a branch manager before moving into area management and deputy superintendent roles.

His current responsibilities include web development, marketing, content, customer service and web operations teams.

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