Women's health · €25 GP review
Morning after pill online in Ireland
Emergency contraception after unprotected sex — time-critical, so answer today. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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Emergency contraception works best the sooner it is taken. Answer a few quick questions and an Irish-registered GP reviews your request and sends it to the pharmacy you choose. If you need it immediately, most Irish pharmacists can also supply it directly.
What it costs
€25 per request, refunded in full if the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe online.
How quickly
Reviewed the same working day for requests submitted before 5pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend requests are reviewed the next working day.
Who this is suitable for
- You are aged 16 or over and living in Ireland
- Unprotected sex or a contraception failure was within the last 5 days (120 hours)
- It was more than 5 days ago — please book a consultation today
- You take medicines such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, St John's Wort or some HIV medicines
- You may already be pregnant
- Severe one-sided pelvic pain, fainting or heavy bleeding — seek urgent care
What your €25 covers
- Short clinical questionnaire you can finish on your phone
- Review by an Irish-registered, IMC-listed GP
- Prescription sent securely to the pharmacy you choose
- A written note in your patient record you can download any time
What we'll ask you
14 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- How many hours ago was the unprotected sex?
- Was it more than 5 days (120 hours) ago?
- First day of your last menstrual period (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Your weight in kg (dose may need to be doubled over 70 kg)
- Are you currently using any regular contraception?
- Have you vomited in the last 3 hours or do you have severe diarrhoea?
- Do you take any of: carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, St John's Wort, or HIV medicines?
- Do you have severe asthma treated with oral steroid tablets?
- Have you already taken emergency contraception in this cycle?
- Could you already be pregnant (a missed or unusually light period since your last unprotected sex)?
- Would you like STI screening advice as well?
- Do you have severe one-sided pelvic pain, fainting or heavy bleeding?
- List any drug allergies (or type 'none')
- Medicines you currently take (or type 'none')
When we'll say no
These answers stop the request and route you to a consultation instead.
- Beyond 120 hours the morning after pill is not effective — you need a consultation about a copper coil.
- These reduce the effect of emergency contraception — you need a consultation.
- A possible existing pregnancy needs assessment before emergency contraception.
- This could be an ectopic pregnancy — seek urgent medical care.
When to get seen in person or urgently
- Take emergency contraception as soon as possible — the sooner the better.
- Get urgent care for severe lower tummy pain, especially on one side, or if your period is late and you have pain or bleeding — this can be an ectopic pregnancy.
- Do a pregnancy test 3 weeks after unprotected sex if your period has not come.
Common questions
- How soon must I take the morning after pill?
- As soon as possible. Depending on the type, it can work up to 3 or 5 days after sex, but it is more effective the earlier you take it.
- Is the copper coil more effective?
- Yes, a copper coil fitted within 5 days is the most effective emergency contraception, but it needs a face-to-face appointment.
- How much does an online morning after pill prescription cost in Ireland?
- €25 for the GP review and prescription. Your pharmacy charges separately for the medicine. If the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe, the €25 is refunded in full.
- What happens if the GP cannot prescribe from my answers?
- You get a full refund of the €25, and the GP explains why. If a conversation would help, you can book a €39 video or phone consultation with an Irish-registered GP, usually the same day.
- Is the morning after pill free in Ireland?
- Under the HSE free contraception scheme, eligible people can get emergency contraception free at participating pharmacies and GPs. Check the HSE scheme if you qualify.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- Emergency contraceptionHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Contraception — emergency — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
Start your morning after pill (emergency contraception) request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.