Can I get emergency contraception delivered same day?

Yes — in most places you can get emergency contraception (EC) delivered same day. Which option is best depends on how long it’s been since sex and other factors (BMI, access to a clinic).

Quick options and where to get them same day

1. Levonorgestrel pill (OTC)

• Brands: Plan B One‑Step, Take Action, Next Choice, generics.
• Why: Over‑the‑counter, no prescription, most pharmacies and stores stock it.
• How to get same day: major chains offer same‑day delivery or courier pickup through apps — CVS (CVS Pharmacy/Instacart), Walgreens (DoorDash/Express), Walmart (Walmart/Instacart), Target (Shipt), Amazon/Amazon Pharmacy (same‑day where available). Local independent pharmacies often will also arrange same‑day delivery.

1. Ulipristal acetate (ella) — prescription only

• Brand: ella (more effective than levonorgestrel up to 120 hours and better if BMI is higher).
• Why: Works up to 5 days after sex and may be more effective for people with higher BMI.
• How to get same day: use telehealth or urgent care to get a prescription, then have it filled at a local pharmacy (many pharmacies will use DoorDash/Instacart for same‑day delivery). Telehealth services that commonly handle EC prescriptions include Planned Parenthood Direct, Nurx, Lemonaid, PlushCare or your local urgent care — call first to confirm they can prescribe ella and can send an electronic prescription to a nearby pharmacy.

1. Copper IUD (most effective)

• Why: Most effective EC if inserted within 5 days, and it also provides ongoing contraception.
• How to get same day: call Planned Parenthood or a local family‑planning clinic; some clinics can do same‑day insertion if a clinician and device are available.

Time window and special notes

• Levonorgestrel: best within 72 hours, still used up to 72 hours (some sources say up to 120 but efficacy decreases).
• Ella (ulipristal): effective up to 120 hours (5 days).
• Copper IUD: effective up to 5 days and is the most reliable option.
• If your BMI is high (BMI >25–30), levonorgestrel may be less effective — consider ella or copper IUD.

What to do right now

• If it’s urgent and within 72 hours: go to the nearest pharmacy and ask for Plan B (or have it delivered via Instacart/DoorDash/Amazon/Target/Shipt).
• If it’s between 72–120 hours, or you’re concerned about BMI: contact a telehealth provider (Planned Parenthood Direct, Nurx, Lemonaid, PlushCare) or call your local Planned Parenthood to request ella or same‑day copper IUD insertion.
• If you want, tell me your city or ZIP and I can look up nearby pharmacies/clinics and same‑day delivery options.

This is general information — if you’re unsure or have medical conditions, contact a clinician or go to urgent care/ER for immediate help.