There are many brand options for emergency contraceptive pills and they are stocked by all major pharmacy chains and available online, but be sure to call ahead to make sure that EC is available in your local pharmacy. Below is some information about how the different brands of EC are sold and how to access them for free or at a lower cost. Basic, over-the-counter EC (Levonorgestrel) can cost anywhere from free (with insurance) to $6.99-$50 (without insurance.) 

• Many insurance plans (including Medicaid) will cover Emergency Contraception at NO COST to you. You just need a prescription. You can contact your local health department or local Planned Parenthood to get more information. There are also many online pharmacies that can get the prescription you need. Some examples are NURX, WISP, GoodRx, and many more. Many online retailers have the option to directly ship or call your prescription into your local pharmacy. *
• Progestin-only EC (like Plan B One-Step and its generic forms like Take Action, Next Choice One Dose and My Way) are approved for unrestricted sale on store shelves and online. Anyone can buy it without needing to show ID. Plan B One-Step usually costs about $50, and the generics cost between $6.99 and $40. 
• You can order a generic form of Plan B One-Step at www.afterpill.com for $20 + $5 shipping. This site does not offer expedited shipping, so it's not meant for emergency use, but you can stock up and keep it on hand for future use.*
• You can order bulk EC or individual boxes of EC on Amazon for $6.99 or up to $50 (but seriously, it all works the same.)*
• If you have access to Walmart, they carry EC for less than $11. At the pharmacy, ask for MYChoice EC or generic, Levonorgestrel EC. Learn more about Emergency Contraceptive access and low-cost options below.*
• Ella is sold by prescription only, regardless of age. You can also order Ella online at KwikMed or prjktruby for $67, including next-day shipping.*

* AFO is not endorsing any specific retail outlets or online retailers, this is for informational purposes only. 

TLDR: NO. 

Emergency contraception commonly referred to as the morning-after pill, Plan B (which is a brand), or EC, is not the “abortion pill.”  It postpones ovulation before pregnancy can occur, emergency contraception serves as a safe and effective birth control option when things don’t work out as planned. When you fear that you could become pregnant because your contraception failed or because you had unprotected sex, you need fast, timely access to this backup birth control option.

Click HERE for general information about emergency contraception from Planned Parenthood.

For specific information about Preventeza™ the brand of EC we are currently giving away, click HERE.

If Preventeza/ Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is taken as directed, it can significantly decrease the chance that you will get pregnant. About 7 out of every 8 women (unfortunately, the study did not include N/B folks or trans men) who would have gotten pregnant will not become pregnant.

*There is evidence that progesterone only EC (over the counter EC) is less effective (still effective, but not as much) for larger folks. Ella or a copper IUD insertion may be the best option if you weigh more than 170 lbs

Some may experience the following side effects:

• Changes in your period, such as a period that is heavier or lighter or a period that is early or late. If your period is more than a week late, you may be pregnant. 
• If you have severe abdominal pain, you may have an ectopic pregnancy, and should get immediate medical attention. 
• When used as directed, Levonorgestrel Tablet, 1.5 mg is safe and effective. Side effects may include changes in your period, nausea, lower stomach (abdominal) pain, tiredness, headache, dizziness, and breast tenderness. 
• If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.