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 would like to purchase the Emergency Contraception Medication During Pharmacy Hours 8am-6pm Monday thru Thursday, 8am-5:00pm 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 Pharmacy OTC Product sheet for a more confidential request and present this to the pharmacy window.  The forms are available at the pharmacy windows).

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, please 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.

If you are an ECU Student and 16 or younger the Emergency Contraception medication is available after an appointment with an ECU Student Health Provider.