Everyone can access Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) free of charge from pharmacies across Oxfordshire
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Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) is taken by people with a female reproductive system to help prevent unwanted pregnancy.
EHC is also available from local Sexual Health Services and other health services.
Take action: Find a pharmacy local to you or visit the Sexual Health Oxfordshire website for more details.
What is Emergency Hormonal Contraception?
If you have had unprotected sex, or if your normal contraception fails, emergency contraception helps to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
EHC can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, but the sooner it is taken the more effective it is.
Good to know: Emergency Hormonal Contraception is a free national service available through Oxfordshire pharmacies here is no need to pay for this service.
