How much is the a morning-after pill in South Africa?
Johannesburg – An emergency contraceptive pill, Norlevo, available from pharmacists without a prescription, was launched in South Africa on Wednesday. The drug, which will cost about R50, is the first emergency pill in the country that can be bought without a prescription.
Can I get morning-after pill at any pharmacy?
You can buy levonorgestrel morning-after pills (like Plan B One-Step, Take Action, My Way, Option 2, Preventeza, AfterPill, My Choice, Aftera, and EContra) over the counter without a prescription at drugstores and pharmacies. It doesn’t matter how old you are and it doesn’t matter what your gender is.
Are morning-after pills free in South Africa?
In South Africa, the drug is freely available to people of all ages in public health facilities. Additionally, people have been able to get the pill without a doctor’s prescription since 2000.
Can a boy buy the morning-after pill in South Africa?
There are no laws preventing men buying the morning after pill.
How do I ask for the morning-after pill at the pharmacy?
No matter how old you are, you can go to a pharmacy and ask for emergency contraception. The pharmacist will usually ask you a number of questions. This is to make sure it is a good idea for you to take emergency contraception. Pharmacists do this for all kinds of medicines, not just emergency contraception.