Plan B (the morning‑after pill) is sold over the counter at most big pharmacies, many grocery stores, and large retail chains in the U.S., usually without any age limit, ID, or prescription needed.

Where you can buy Plan B

  • Pharmacies and drugstores
    Common places include CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and other local or chain pharmacies; it’s often in the family planning or feminine care aisle, sometimes behind the counter for security.
  • Big retailers and grocery stores
    Stores like Target, Walmart, and many supermarket chains sell Plan B or its generics on the shelf or at the pharmacy counter.

  • Online and delivery
    You can order Plan B or generics from:

    • The official Plan B site (shipping or same‑day delivery in many areas)
* Major retailers’ websites like CVS, Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.

* Telehealth services such as Nurx, Wisp, Pandia Health, which can ship emergency contraception to your home.

How it’s sold (what to expect)

  • No ID or prescription
    In the U.S., Plan B is approved for sale without a prescription and without age restrictions, so you can walk in and buy it yourself.
  • Where to look in the store
    Check the “family planning,” “birth control,” or “feminine hygiene” section; if you do not see it, ask the pharmacist since some stores keep it behind the counter or in locked security boxes.
  • Brand vs. generics
    Besides Plan B One‑Step, you may see cheaper levonorgestrel generics like My Choice, New Day, or Take Action, which work the same way.

Quick tips if you need it now

  • Call ahead
    You can call a nearby pharmacy or big store and ask, “Do you have Plan B or levonorgestrel emergency contraception in stock, and is it on the shelf or behind the counter?”
  • Consider online/delivery
    If you cannot get to a store easily, same‑day or next‑day delivery may be available through local pharmacies, big retailers, or services listed above.
  • Time matters
    Plan B‑type pills work best the sooner they are taken after unprotected sex, ideally within 72 hours, so try to get it as quickly as possible.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.