: Professional sexual health services are generally free and confidential for teens; pharmacists and healthcare providers typically will not notify parents if you seek emergency contraception. Important Considerations
: It is usually located in the family planning or feminine hygiene aisles at major retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Target, and Walmart.
: To prevent theft, some stores keep it behind the pharmacy counter or in a locked security box. If you don't see it on the shelf, you can ask a store clerk or pharmacist for it—they are legally allowed to sell it to you without a prescription.
: Brands like Take Action , My Way , and Aftera contain the same active ingredient and work the same way as name-brand Plan B, but they are often significantly cheaper.
: If the retail price (typically $25–$50) is too high, you can visit a Planned Parenthood health center or a Title X clinic, which may provide it for free or at a reduced cost depending on your situation.
: You do not need to show a driver's license or any other government ID to purchase Plan B One-Step or its generics.
: Plan B works best the sooner you take it. It is about 90% effective if taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex.