Levonorgestrel is a type of emergency contraception (‘morning after pill’). You can take levonorgestrel within 3 days (no more than 72 hours) of having unprotected sex. However, the sooner you take it, the more effective it will be.

Each pill contains 1500 micrograms (mcg) of levonorgestrel which works by preventing ovulation (the release of the egg from your ovaries). It also thickens mucus around the cervix, making it harder for sperm to enter the womb and fertilise an egg that may have already been released by your ovaries.

To request Levonorgestrel from Superdrug Online Doctor, you need to complete a short online health questionnaire for our doctors to review. If approved, you can choose to have it delivered to your home address (no face-to-face consultations required) or pick it up from your nearest Superdrug Pharmacy in just 2 to 3 hours after approval.