Where do I get the morning-after pill in Denmark?
At any pharmacy, right now — no prescription, no ID and no CPR number. Ask for levonorgestrel (up to 72 hours after unprotected sex) or ulipristal/ellaOne (up to 120 hours). The sooner you take it, the better it works. The most effective option of all is a copper IUD fitted within 5 days.
Want the most effective option?
An emergency copper IUD fitted by a specialist midwife within 5 days of unprotected sex — DKK 1,500, bookable online.
Book an appointment →Pay by card in the clinic after your visit — no prepayment.
What to do right now
Go to the nearest pharmacy (apotek) and ask for emergency contraception. Pharmacies on and around Strøget are open daily, and Steno Apotek opposite Copenhagen Central Station is open 24 hours. The pharmacist will help you choose between the two pills based on how much time has passed.
If you vomit within a few hours of taking the pill, or you take medicines that could interfere (some epilepsy, TB and herbal medicines like St John’s wort), tell the pharmacist or talk to a doctor — you may need a different option.
Pill or copper IUD?
- Levonorgestrel — up to 72 hours after; the sooner the better; sold at every pharmacy.
- Ulipristal (ellaOne) — up to 120 hours after; also over the counter.
- Copper IUD — the most effective emergency contraception when fitted within 5 days, and you leave with ongoing contraception that lasts for years. Fitted at our clinic by a specialist midwife, local anaesthetic included — DKK 1,500, book online.
Afterwards
The pill can shift your next period. If it is more than a week late, or lighter and shorter than usual, take a pregnancy test. If you would like a test, advice on regular contraception, or an STI check after unprotected sex, our specialist midwives handle all of it in one visit — see pregnancy test and STI testing.
Medical review and sources
Medically reviewed by Alexander Tetzlaff, MD, Specialist in General Medicine and doctor at YourGP — meet the team.
Published and last reviewed: 2 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a prescription for the morning-after pill in Denmark?
No. Both pills are sold over the counter at all Danish pharmacies, to anyone, without ID or a CPR number.
How much does it cost at the pharmacy?
Prices vary by pharmacy and product — ask at the counter. The emergency copper IUD at our clinic is DKK 1,500 including fitting and local anaesthetic.
I am past the 72 hours — is it too late?
Not necessarily: ulipristal works up to 120 hours, and a copper IUD up to 5 days. The clock matters, so act today.
Should I get tested for STIs too?
If the situation involved a new or casual partner, consider an STI test about two weeks after — confidential and same-day at our clinic.
Prefer the most effective option?
Book an emergency copper IUD — fitted within 5 days by a female specialist midwife.
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