Can One Get Birth Control Pills Without A Prescription?

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016

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Sat, 25 Jun 2016 Answered on

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : can I get birth control refills from one of the doctors till I can see a new doctor

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 minutes later)

Yes, you can.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 minutes later)

OK how do I go by doing that

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
OTC Pills available

Detailed Answer:
You can also get over-the-counter birth control pills (without the need for a prescription) so getting a refill should not be an issue. Contact your pharmacy for the same.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (18 minutes later)

you can't wrote me a prescription for the one I'm currently taking

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cannot provide prescription through this platform

Detailed Answer:
Unfortunately this platform is for educational and informational purposes only and does not allow us to offer prescriptions. Inconvenience regretted.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar