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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
In Albania, emergency contraceptive pills are available, but a prescription is required by law. We still need to confirm whether these laws are commonly followed by pharmacists (if you do know, update this page). You can find emergency contraceptive pills at pharmacies or programs affiliated with the International Planned Parenthood Foundation.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/COUNTRY/  EC Status and Availability - COUNTRY]</ref>
From 2008-09, it was estimated that about 2.4% of Albanian women had ever used emergency contraceptive pills, and about 28% of women of reproductive age had knowledge of emergency contraception.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/COUNTRY/  EC Status and Availability - COUNTRY]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


'''Note:''' The longest-lasting EC is currently [http://www.ellaone.com/ ellaOne]. It lasts up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex. Check to see if your country carries ellaOne. If your country doesn't carry ellaOne, copper IUDs may also prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sex. If none of these options are available, and it's been over 3 days since you had unprotected sex, you can still take EC, which may work up to 5 days. Note that EC pills are not 100% effective and should be taken as soon as possible.
* In Albania, emergency contraceptive pills are available, but a prescription is required. Some of the brands you can expect to see are NorLevo 1.5mg and Postinor-2.<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/COUNTRY/  EC Status and Availability - COUNTRY]</ref>


===Costs===
===Costs===

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