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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Greece, you can access dedicated emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). You can find anti-progestin ECPs, like ellaOne (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also find progestin-only ECPs, like NorLevo 1.5mg or Postinor 1500 (for | * In Greece, you can access dedicated emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs). You can find anti-progestin ECPs, like ellaOne (take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex). You can also find progestin-only ECPs, like NorLevo 1.5mg or Postinor 1500 (for both of these brands, take 1 pill within 120 hours after unprotected sex).<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/greece/ International Consortium for Emergency Contraception - Greece]</ref> | ||
* The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne], and it's available in Greece. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. | * The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne], and it's available in Greece. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. | ||
* Note about the pharmacies: You should be able to find ECPs at pharmacies (φαρμακείο, which are pronounced as "farmakeío"). They can be identified by a green cross symbol typically found near or above the entrance. However, you should be aware that the pharmacies are not typically 24-hours (they tend to be open during normal business hours), and many close during the weekend. Generally speaking, the prices and hours of Greek pharmacies are tightly controlled by the government<ref>[https://qz.com/183989/greece-has-a-truly-absurd-number-of-pharmacists/ Greece has an absolutely absurd number of pharmacists]</ref>, so they tend to be rather standardized. To find the operating hours of various pharmacies in Athens, click [http://www.fsa.gr/duties.asp here]. You can also call 11850 (available 24 hours) to find which pharmacy is near you. | * Note about the pharmacies: You should be able to find ECPs at pharmacies (φαρμακείο, which are pronounced as "farmakeío"). They can be identified by a green cross symbol typically found near or above the entrance. However, you should be aware that the pharmacies are not typically 24-hours (they tend to be open during normal business hours), and many close during the weekend. Generally speaking, the prices and hours of Greek pharmacies are tightly controlled by the government<ref>[https://qz.com/183989/greece-has-a-truly-absurd-number-of-pharmacists/ Greece has an absolutely absurd number of pharmacists]</ref>, so they tend to be rather standardized. To find the operating hours of various pharmacies in Athens, click [http://www.fsa.gr/duties.asp here]. You can also call 11850 (available 24 hours) to find which pharmacy is near you. | ||