Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
Emergency Contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy following unprotected sex, if taken within 72 hours of the event. The medication though, is more effective the sooner you begin treatment.
If you are 18 years of age or older and would like to purchase the Emergency Contraception Medication During Pharmacy Hours 8am-6pm Monday thru Thursday, 8am-4:30pm Fridays
- Bring your drivers license to the Student Health Service Pharmacy Window.
- Ask for Plan B or the Emergency Contraception Medication (you may also fill out an ECU Student Health Pharamcy OTC Product sheet for a more confidential request and present this to the pharmacy window. The forms are available at the pharmacy windows).
If you are 18 years of age or older and would like to purchase the Emergency Contraception Medication During Non Pharmacy Hours 9am-11:30am Saturday and Sunday.
- Bring your drivers license to the Student Health Service.
- Come to the Student Health Service front desk and ask for Plan B or the Emergency Contraception Medication (you may also fill out an ECU Student Health Pharamcy OTC Product sheet for a more confidential request and present this to the front desk. The forms are available at the pharmacy windows).
- You will be given an encounter form and a pager and asked to wait to see an Urgent Care Nurse.
- The Urgent Care Nurse will provide you with the medication which you will be charged for through your ECU Student Account at the main Cashier's Office.
If you are 17 years of age or younger, you must see a medical provider for the Emergency Contraception medication. Please come to the front desk and ask for Plan B or the Emergency Contraception Medication (you may also fill out an ECU Student Health Pharamcy OTC Product sheet for a more confidential request and present this to the front desk. The forms are available at the pharmacy windows). Front desk personnel will then direct you appropriately. You can also schedule an appointment by calling (328-6841 or accessing online appointments at https\\shs.ecu.edu).
Please remember that beginning the Emergency Contraception early after unprotected sex is crucial for maximum effectiveness. Please do not delay in obtaining the Emergency Contraception Medication. For more information on Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) you may call our Pharmacy Department at (252) 328-6793.
If you have recently received the Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) from Student Health Service and have questions concerning how to take the medication, what to expect or possible problems you may visit our Emergency Contraception Reminder page or call the Pharmacy Department at (252) 328-6793.
How do emergency contraceptive pills work? Emergency contraceptive pills keep a pregnancy from occurring by:
- Inhibiting ovulation (release of an egg)
- Inhibiting a fertilized egg from implanting into the uterus
- Interfering with the process of the fertilized egg passing through the fallopian tubes.
Emergency contraception is not the same thing as an abortion. The method works before a woman is pregnant.
What is the cost of Emergency Contraception Pills? If you are an ECU Student or Employee, the Emergency Contraception medication is available Over the Counter at a cost $21.00.
If you are an ECU Student and 17 or younger the Emergency Contraception medication is available at a cost of $21.00 unless other appropriate labs are required during your visit. Any additional lab charges are the responsibility of the student and are not included in semester student fee charges.
If you have recently been prescribed an Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill) from a Student Health Service provider and have questions concerning how to take the medication, what to expect or possible problems you may visit our Emergency Contraception Reminder page or call our Pharmacy Department at (252)328-6793.
