Do you have to be 18 to buy Plan B in NY?

Do you have to be 18 to buy Plan B in NY?

Young women will need a prescription for Plan B® from a health care provider. What kind of proof of age will I need? If you want to buy Plan B® over-the-counter, the pharmacist will ask for an ID that proves you are 18 years or older.

How old do you have to be to get a Plan B in New York?

Do you have to be 18 or older to buy Plan B? No. Plan B and its generics can be purchased by anyone of any age. In the past, emergency contraception could only be purchased OTC if you were 17 years of age or older.

Can a 16 year buy a Plan B?

Yes! Anyone — no matter how old you are — can buy Plan B and other brands of levonorgestrel morning-after pills (aka emergency contraception).

Is Plan B legal in New York?

New York Eliminates Prescription Barrier for Emergency Contraception Access for. Dear Pharmacy Provider: As of February 1, 2007, the emergency contraceptive drug, Plan B, can be dispensed as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug without a fiscal order to women 18 years of age and older.

How much is Plan B in NY?

The faster you use it after sex the more likely it is to prevent pregnancy. If you are 15 or older you can buy Emergency Contraception at a pharmacy without a prescription. The cost ranges from $40 to $50.

Can I get Plan B from school?

College students can pick up over-the-counter EC (like Plan B One-Step, Next Choice, My Way, and others) at a nearby store or pharmacy, campus health centers, and even some fully-stocked campus vending machines.

How much does Plan B cost in NY?

Can a 15 year old take morning-after pill?

You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. If you are under 16 you will need a prescription from a doctor to get it.

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.

Is Plan B locked up at Target?

Target also has the pill available over the counter. “I can confirm that we stock Plan B on the shelves within our stores and guests do not need to go through a service desk,” per spokesperson Kate Decker.

Can a 15 year old get the morning-after pill?

You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. If you are under 16 you will need a prescription from a doctor to get it. ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of having unprotected sex, but it’s most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex.