Younger women, 17 years of age and younger, can also can get Plan B®, but a prescription is required. Parents do not have to be notified and their permission is not required.
Because Plan B® was developed specifically with emergencies in mind and because not all pharmacies stock it, it is a good idea to be prepared should one find oneself in the unexpected position of needing it. That can mean purchasing Plan B® before an emergency arises. Plan B® has a long shelf life and can be stored in the medicine cabinet alongside the pain relievers. Check its expiration date before using it.
Prescriptions can be obtained in advance from a healthcare professional to protect against an emergency. Healthcare providers in Westchester include:
Community Health Centers
Greenburgh - (914) 949-7600
Mount Vernon - (914) 699-7200
Yonkers - (914) 968-4898
Open Door Family Medical Centers
Ossining - (914) 941-1263
Port Chester - (914) 937-8899
Mount Kisco - (914) 666-3272
Sleepy Hollow - (914) 631-4141
Planned Parenthood
Mount Kisco - (914) 666-6025
Mount Vernon - (914) 668-7927
New Rochelle - (914) 632-4442
White Plains - (914) 761-6566
Yonkers - (914) 965-1912
To find the nearest Planned Parenthood, call: (800) 232-PLAN (7526)