Emergency contraception is a form of contraception that is available if you’ve had unprotected sex or the method of contraception that you were using has failed.
There are two types of emergency contraception: the emergency contraceptive pill and Intrauterine Device (IUD or coil).
The emergency contraceptive pill, also known as the ‘morning after pill’, can be taken after you’ve had unprotected sex or if your normal method of contraception has failed and you’re worried that you might get pregnant.
There are two types of emergency contraception pill:
- Levonorgestrel – this must be taken within three days of having unprotected sex
- ellaOne – this must be taken within five days of unprotected sex
They are both very effective at preventing pregnancy but work best if they are taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
Most pharmacies across Wolverhampton now dispense emergency hormonal contraception free of charge. Find your local pharmacy
Or alternatively please call our advice line for more information and advice regarding emergency contraception 01902 481689
Did you know you can now access free emergency hormonal contraception from your local pharmacy?
Below is a list of pharmacies across Wolverhampton where you can get free emergency hormonal contraception (also known as the ‘morning after pill’). Please call for more information and opening times.
| Jhoots Pharmacy | 34-35 Thornley Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1JP | 01902 424380 |
| Boots Pharmacy | 40-41 Dudley Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3ER | 01902 427145 |
| Asda Pharmacy | Asda Supermarket, Molineux Way, Wolverhampton WV1 4DE | 01902 778106 |
| Upper Green Pharmacy | 5 Upper Green, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton WV6 8QQ | 01902 751353 |
| Lower Green Pharmacy | Lower Street Health Centre, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton WV6 9LL | 01902 444565 |
| Tettenhall Wood Pharmacy | 12 School Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton WV6 8EJ | 01902 747647 |
| Whitmore Reans Pharmacy | 6 Bargate Drive, Avion Centre, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV6 0QW | 01902 420600 |
| Staveley Chemist | 212 Staveley Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton WV1 4RS | 01902 421789 |
| Boots Pharmacy | 233 Trysull Road, Merry Hill, Wolverhampton WV3 7LF | 01902 342181 |
| Pennfields Pharmacy | 248 Jeffcock Road, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton WV3 7AH | 01902 341300 |
| Jhoots Pharmacy | Penn Manor Medical Centre, Manor Road, WV4 5PY | 01902 330515 |
| Rexall Chemist | 204-208 Penn Road, Penn, Wolverhampton WV4 4AA | 01902 340101 |
| Bridgnorth Road Pharmacy | 41 Bridgnorth Road, Compton, Wolverhampton WV6 8AF | 01902 753325 |
| Northwood Pharmacy | 88 Griffiths Drive, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 2JW | 01902 732747 |
| Heath Town Pharmacy | 181 Wednesfield Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton WV10 0EN | 01902 456286 |
| Crest Pharmacy | 58 High Street, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1SZ | 01902 733450 |
| H N Pharmacy | 124 Cannock Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV10 8PW | 01902 731310 |
| Fallings Park Pharmacy | 212 Bushbury Road, Fallings Park, Wolverhampton WV10 0NT | 01902 731151 |
| Essington Chemist | 129 Long Knowle Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1JG | 01902 739645 |
| Boots Pharmacy | Unit 84, Bentley Bridge Retail Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton WV11 1BT | 01902 722592 |
| Jhoots Pharmacy | 18 The Broadway, Bushbury, Wolverhampton WV10 8EB | 01902 782411 |
| Alpha Pharmacy | 468 Stafford Road, Oxley, Wolverhampton WV10 6AN | 01902 782017 |
| Low Hill Pharmacy | 8 Showell Circus, Low Hill, Wolverhampton WV10 9BA | 01902 732029 |
| Morrisons Pharmacy | Blaydon Rd, Pendeford, Wolverhampton WV9 5PG | 01902 397600 |
| Your Pharmacy First | 1 Raynor Road, Low Hill, Wolverhampton WV10 9QY | 01902 731134 |
| All Saints Pharmacy | 91-93 Vicarage Road, Wolverhampton WV2 1DR | 01902 453720 |
| Brooklands Pharmacy | 48 Brooklands Parade, Wolverhampton WV1 2NE | 01902 351186 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 1 Market Way, Bilston, Wolverhampton WV14 0DR | 01902 405842 |
| Morrisons Pharmacy | Black Country Route, Bilston WV14 0DZ | 01902 491300 |
| Church Pharmacy | 45 Church Street, Bilston. WV14 0AX | 01902 401315 |
| High Street Pharmacy | 76 High Street, Bilston WV14 0EZ | 01902 495225 |
| Murrays Healthcare | 128 Childs Avenue, Coseley, West Midlands WV14 9XB | 01902 883711 |
| Ettingshall Pharmacy | 3 New Street, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton WV2 2LR | 01902 490191 |
| Dudley Road Pharmacy | 425 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3AH | 01902 459979 |
| Phoenix Pharmacy | Phoenix Health Centre, Parkfield Road, Wolverhampton WV4 6ED | 01902 621853 |
| Bradley Chemist | 83 Hall Green Street, Bradley, Bilston WV14 8TH | 01902 492986 |
| Mayfield Pharmacy | Mayfield Pharmacy Mayfield Medical Centre, 272 Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV1 2GZ | 01902 575115 |
| Brutons Pharmacy | 1 Mervyn Place, Bradley, WV14 8DD | 01902 408108 |
| Central Pharmacy | Unit 6, Overfield Drive, Sedgemoor Park, Bilston. WV14 9XW | 01902 665528 |
| Brutons Pharmacy | Bilston Health Centre, Prouds Lane, Bilston . WV14 6PW | 01902 404670 |
If you do not feel confident asking about Emergency Hormonal Contraception at the pharmacy, please show the image below at the counter to check if it is available, rather than having to ask in front of other members of the public.
The IUD or coil is a small, usually T-shaped plastic device which is inserted into the womb through the vagina by a specially trained doctor or nurse.
It’s over 99% effective but has to be fitted within five days of having unprotected sex, depending on your last period and normal monthly cycle.
You can have a coil fitted at one of our clinics or at some GPs.
The IUD can also be used as a long-term method of contraception.