Pill afterwards available without prescription

Delivery of „Pill afterwards“ possible without a prescription

05/13/2015

The delivery of the „Pill afterwards“ No prescription via the pharmacies is also possible in Germany from next Sunday. For years, the issue had led to controversial discussions until Germany was required by EU law to release. Within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse, the pill can be taken to prevent fertilization. With over-the-counter delivery, this will ensure faster availability in the future.

The Federal Health Minister Hermann Gröhe (CDU) was until recently the opinion that the prescription should not be repealed and that the existing system works well, but in the end, the federal government must comply with EU law. For many women, the procedure becomes one „bad luck“ so much easier. From the 15th of March you can visit the pharmacy „Pill afterwards“ Acquire without a prescription.

Two different preparations available
On the operation of the emergency contraception reported the „Bavarian Radio“ (BR) that this delay ovulation by about five days, which is to prevent fertilization. Two preparations with two different drugs are available. On the one hand levonorgestrel, which must be taken at least 72 hours after sexual intercourse to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. On the other hand, the newer drug Ulipristalacetat, which is to be taken no later than 120 hours thereafter. The sooner you take it, the more effective both preparations are.

Overweight prevents the effect of „Pill afterwards“
For the safety of the active ingredients, it should be noted that in three out of every 100 women, despite taking a pregnancy occurred and the side effects such as headache, dizziness, pelvic pain, bleeding, nausea and vomiting may occur, the reports „BR“. If women vomit after taking the pill, they will be advised to take repeated doses. Breastfeeding women should be breast-feeding for one week after taking it for safety reasons. Furthermore, it should be noted that the effectiveness of the preparations decreases in overweight. So levonorgestrel from 70 kg of body weight unsafe and will be ineffective from 75 kg, reports the „BR“ citing the professional associations of gynecologists. The active ingredient ulipristal (product name ellaOne) lose its effect from 95 kg body weight. Also possible interactions with other drugs, such as antibiotics, antidepressants, antiepileptics or St. John's wort preparations should be considered.

The price for the pill after that is according to the announcement of the „BR“ between 16 and 18 euros, whereby the costs are taken over by the health insurance for young women up to the age of 20, if a prescription exists. (Fp)