Provider changes from 1 April
There is a new Integrated sexual health services for Leicestershire and Rutland from 1 April 2025.
The new service is Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub
Only women can be prescribed emergency contraception.
Your options include:
- an Emergency Hormonal Contraceptive (EHC) tablet which can be taken up to 120 hours or 5 days after unprotected sex
- the IUD (copper coil) which is more effective than oral emergency contraception
You can:
- order free emergency contraception pills online if you are aged 16 and over and have them delivered to your home - Leicestershire and Rutland Sexual Health Hub Some pharmacies may prescribe emergency contraception free of charge if you're aged 25 or under
- contact your GP (if you aren’t registered with a GP you can find and register with a GP)