Can an online doctor prescribe Plan B?
Last updated September 3, 2026.
Plan B needs no prescription - the FDA classifies levonorgestrel 1.5 mg as over-the-counter, so buy it from any pharmacy or online shop and take it as soon as possible, within 72 hours. What an online clinician CAN prescribe is ella (ulipristal): prescription-only, effective up to 5 days, better than levonorgestrel on days 3 to 5, and the better pick over about 70 kg body weight. The copper IUD, fitted in person within 5 days, is the most effective option overall. Inside 72 hours with a pharmacy nearby, buy levonorgestrel now rather than waiting. On days 3 to 5, ask for ella the same day. Emergency contraception is a backup - needing it twice means it is time to sort regular contraception. Pymander is a free AI doctor, 24/7 by text, for timing and options.
What to do
- Inside 72 hours: buy OTC levonorgestrel now: sooner works better - do not wait for any appointment.
- Days 3 to 5: ask online for ella: prescription-only, effective the full window.
- Over 70 kg? Mention it: levonorgestrel loses effectiveness; ella or a copper IUD holds up.
- Take the next period test: if your period is over 7 days late after EC, test for pregnancy.
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