Where to get plan b canada

How to get levonorgestrel (Plan B) online in Canada with Maple.

First, choose your symptoms

Select your symptoms within the Maple app so the doctor can evaluate your symptoms and condition. Enter as much information as possible so that the doctor can make a thorough assessment.

If you don’t have employer / insurer coverage, fees may apply since many of our services aren’t covered by provincial health plans. This is often because of our use of secure messaging and a national network of doctors and nurse practitioners.

If payment is required, visits start at $49 and include the prescriptions for levonorgestrel (Plan B) if the doctor determines it’s suitable for you.

For more information on our pricing, click here.

Next, you'll hear from the doctor

Once you’ve entered your symptoms, a doctor or nurse practitioner will review your case. If they’re able to help, your visit will start; if they can’t help, you’ll be notified before your consultation begins and you won’t be charged. You’re only charged if you speak with a Maple doctor.

Most often, you’ll speak to your doctor or nurse practitioner over text, though they may request audio or video chat if it’ll help with your diagnosis.

Get your medication

You'll get a prescription right on Maple, so you can send it to any pharmacy for pickup, or you can have it shipped with free delivery.

In some cases, a prescription won’t be recommended by the doctor. They will let you know if this is the case. Doctors may also not be able to prescribe some medications in certain provinces or regions.

Note: Maple is not a pharmaceutical manufacturer, nor are we an online pharmacy. This means you'll need to buy the medication from the pharmacy itself once you have your prescription.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is levonorgestrel (Plan B) and how does it work?

Levonorgestrel (Plan B) is a progestin hormone given to women as a form of emergency contraceptive.

A levonorgestrel prescription works by preventing ovulation – the release of an egg – during a woman’s menstrual cycle.

This medication also helps make vaginal fluid thicker to prevent sperm from reaching the egg to fertilize it. Moreover, it affects the lining of the uterus to prevent a fertilized egg from attaching itself.

What are the uses for levonorgestrel (Plan B)?

Typically, if you’ve spoken to a doctor on Maple, they may offer you an online levonorgestrel prescription if you’ve had unprotected sex within the previous 72 hours or if you’ve had another form of contraceptive failure, like a broken condom.

A Plan B prescription won’t stop an existing pregnancy and it won’t  prevent a partner with a sexually transmitted disease from transmitting it to you. It can be used anytime.

While this medication functions as an emergency contraceptive, it isn’t an appropriate long-term birth control method. Talk to a doctor on Maple to discuss other long-term contraceptive methods that may be right for you.

How do you use levonorgestrel (Plan B)?

After you’ve met with a doctor on Maple, they may decide to give you an online Plan B prescription.It will only be available as a tablet that needs to be taken orally.

This medication comes with a informational leaflet, which you should read before taking your first dose. Dosage and frequency of use will depend on directions from your doctor as well as safe consumption guidelines on the product packaging.

If you vomit suddenly within 2 hours of taking a Plan B prescription, contact your doctor immediately. They may modify your dosage or prescribe you a different medication.

What are the side effects and risks of levonorgestrel (Plan B)?

The most common side effects from a levonorgestrel prescription include:

  • Tiredness
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Breast tenderness

These symptoms are normal, and should only be reported to your doctor if they persist or become severe.

Doctors can prescribe many medications online.

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Where to get plan b canada

Can I buy Plan B over the counter in Canada?

Emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) are also known as the morning after pill. They can be purchased over the counter at pharmacies, meaning you don't need a prescription to get them. At the pharmacy, you can ask for Plan B or emergency contraception and the pharmacist will provide you with the medication.

Can you get Plan B on the shelf in Canada?

Plan B® is available on shelf in pharmacies across Canada, and you don't need to visit your doctor first.

How much does a Plan B pill cost in Canada?

ECP is available without a prescription, at any pharmacy in Canada. It is also available at sexual health clinics. The cost of Plan B at Hassle Free Clinic is $10 or whatever you can afford. Plan B is more expensive if not bought at Hassle Free Clinic; it costs $30–$40 at a pharmacy.

Does shoppers sell Plan B on the shelf?

Shoppers Drug Mart, for example, carries Plan B, which is the commercial name for emergency contraception, in its Hamilton stores. But it's not on the shelves. "Plan B is kept behind the counter. You have to ask the pharmacist for it," said Lana Gogas, a spokesperson for Shoppers Drug Mart.