What is Plan B?
Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication that is used in a number of birth control methods. It is combined with estrogen to make a combination of birth control pills. As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand name Plan B among others, it is useful within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
Plan B Prices In South Africa
You can also get the morning-after pill at many family planning or health department clinics, and Planned Parenthood health centers. Plan B One-Step usually costs about R 724.90-R 906.13. Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, and My Way generally cost less — about R 271.84-R 815.51.
How can I get Plan B for free?
You may be able to get the morning-after pill for free or low cost from a Planned Parenthood health center, your local health department, or another family planning clinic. Call your nearest Planned Parenthood to see if they can help you get emergency contraception that fits your budget.
Can I buy Plan B for my girlfriend?
Yes. The morning-after pill is also known as emergency contraception, emergency birth control, and backup birth control, and by the brand names Plan B One-Step, Ella, and Next Choice. Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are available from drugstores and health centers without a prescription for women and men 17 and older.