Do you need an ID to get a Plan B pill?

Do you need to show your ID to buy Plan B? No. Because there are no age restrictions for buying Plan B, you don't need to show a driver's license or other ID. Even if you fill Plan B as a prescription, ID still shouldn't be needed.
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Is ID required for Plan B?

You can usually find these morning-after pills on the shelf in the “family planning” or “feminine hygiene” section at drugstores, pharmacies, and superstores. You don't need a prescription to buy them, and you don't need to show ID. Read more about Plan B morning after pills.
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Do you have to be 18 to get a Plan B pill?

If your under 18 do you need someone over 18 to come i with you? Anyone 17 or older can buy Plan B One Step or Next Choice — the morning-after pill — over the counter at a drug store, Planned Parenthood health center, or another health clinic.
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Can a minor buy Plan B?

(There is also another generic alternative called AfterPill, but this can only be bought online.) Since 2006, women and men ages 18 and older have been allowed to buy Plan B over-the-counter at local pharmacies. Those under 18 needed a prescription from their doctor.
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What are the requirements for Plan B?

You should take Plan B as soon as possible and at least within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or birth control failure. It's possible that Plan B could be effective if taken within up to 5 days after unprotected sex. But, after the 72-hour window, it is less effective.
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How old do you have to be to buy a Plan B pill at CVS?

You can buy emergency contraception at CVS. You do not need a prescription or ID, and there is no minimum age for purchasing emergency birth control.
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How old do you have to be to buy the morning-after pill?

You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. If you are under 16 you will need a prescription from a doctor to get it. ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex.
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Can a 14 year old get birth control without parental consent?

Yes. You do not need permission from a parent or guardian to get birth control. In fact, it is unethical and illegal for clinic workers or health care providers to tell your parents/guardians you were even at the clinic.
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Can you self checkout Plan B?

It's over-the-counter

Now, you can walk into any drug store (or even Walmart!) and buy an emergency contraception pill without having that awkward conversation with a pharmacist. Still feel awkward? Use the self-checkout.
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How much does a Plan B cost?

According to Planned Parenthood, brand-name Plan B One-Step usually costs $40 to $50, though generic options can cost as little as $11. All versions are essentially the same levonorgestrel hormonal pill. Plan B One-Step is also available on the brand's website, as well as at discounted rates via GoodRx.
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Can a man buy Plan B at CVS?

CVS store policy does not prohibit men from buy the morning-after pill, and under federal law, anyone over the age of 17 can buy Plan B without a prescription.
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Is Plan B on the shelf?

Plan B emergency contraception is available at major retailers—no prescription or ID needed—in store, online, and via same day delivery. Plan B can also be found at local health centers and pharmacies.
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Can a 16 year old take Ipill?

You should not take i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet without a doctor's advice. i-Pill Emergency Contraceptive Pill, 1 Tablet is not recommended for children younger than 16 years old.
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Can you buy Plan B at Walmart?

Yes, Plan B emergency contraception is available without a prescription. Plan B is kept behind the pharmacy counter in most drug stores and may only be available during pharmacy hours. Is Plan B available at Walmart? Yes, Plan B is available at Walmart stores and online.
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Where can you steal Plan B?

Typically, they're in the family planning aisle, near over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives (condoms, Today Sponge, VCF, etc.), home pregnancy tests, and personal lubricants. To deter people from stealing the pills, some stores keep their supply behind the pharmacy or checkout counter.
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Does Family Dollar have Plan B?

Family Dollar does not sell Plan B or any other emergency morning-after contraceptive pills. However, you can buy Plan B quite easily over the counter at pharmacies and drugstores. However, Family Dollar does sell other health and wellness products like condoms, pregnancy tests, and ovulation tests.
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Will Planned Parenthood tell my parents?

What will my doctor or nurse tell my parents? According to the laws in the State of California, your doctor or nurse cannot tell your parents or guardians anything about your exam if you're seen for any confidential services.
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Do doctors have to tell parents if minor is pregnant?

Most health care providers keep their clients' information confidential. Specific laws about what doctors have to tell your parents can vary from state to state. And for one reason or another, doctors can always decide to inform parents if they believe it is in the best interest of their patient.
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Can a 16 year old get an abortion without parental consent?

As a young person, do I need my parents' permission to have an abortion/ termination? No. You can consent to have an abortion/termination at any age. If you are able to understand the nature and consequences of a termination, health professionals must maintain your privacy and not tell your parents.
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How effective is Plan B after 4 days?

Plan B (levonorgestrel) is estimated to be 60% to 94% effective at preventing pregnancy when taken within 3 days (72 hours) after unprotected sex. Somewhere between 0.6% to 2.6% of women who take Plan B within this time frame will still become pregnant.
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Can a girl get pregnant even after taking i pill?

Yes, it's possible to get pregnant. The morning-after pill (AKA emergency contraception) can help prevent pregnancy when you take it after having unprotected sex. But, it won't prevent pregnancy for any sex you may have after taking it.
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Can a teenager take unwanted 72?

Emergency contraception―commonly known as the "morning after pill" or the copper IUD―helps reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected or under-protected sex and is safe for teens. Contrary to many beliefs, it does not disrupt an implanted pregnancy in the uterus.
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Does Plan B make you bleed?

Some people believe that heavy bleeding is a common side effect of Plan B. This is not true. The belief may stem from the misconception that Plan B causes an abortion. In fact, Plan B does not cause pregnancy loss or the bleeding that can accompany it.
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Does 711 sell Plan B?

If Dolan is talking about emergency contraception, we would note that only one type of morning-after pill for sale in the US without a prescription: Plan B One Step and its generics. These are also not sold on any shop on any street in America. These are not sold at 7-11.
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Can I buy Plan B for my girlfriend?

Yes. The morning-after pill is also known as emergency contraception, emergency birth control, backup birth control, and by the brand names Plan B One-Step, ella, and Next Choice. Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are available from drugstores and health centers without a prescription for women and men 17 and older.
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