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My “Plan B” Adventure: How Much Did That Little Pill REALLY Cost?
So, yeah, stuff happens, right? Last month, things got a little… complicated. Let’s just say the condom broke. Panic city! My girlfriend and I were NOT ready for a baby. The first thing that popped into my head? The morning-after pill. But I had NO clue how much it cost.
First thing’s first: gotta find a pharmacy. I hopped on my bike and sped to the closest one I knew. It was like something out of a movie, adrenaline pumping. I walk up to the counter, feeling super awkward, and ask for “the emergency contraception pill.” The pharmacist, this really nice older lady, didn’t even bat an eye.
She asked if I’d used it before and explained the two main types: one with levonorgestrel and the other with ulipristal. She said the ulipristal one, which I guess is a bit newer, is supposed to be effective for a longer period after unprotected sex. I went with the levonorgestrel option, figuring it was the more common one, and hopefully, cheaper.
Now for the big question: the price. I was bracing myself for the worst. Turns out, it wasn’t THAT bad. It came out to around $15. I remember thinking, “Okay, I can handle that.” Way cheaper than the alternative, if you catch my drift.
Paid for it, ran home, and my girlfriend took it right away. We were both a nervous wreck for the next few weeks, waiting to see if it worked. Seriously, every little cramp or twinge sent us spiraling.
Thankfully, everything turned out okay. But the whole experience made me realize I needed to be way more prepared. Like, buy a stash of condoms in bulk. And maybe even have a Plan B pill on hand, just in case. The peace of mind is worth the cost.
Looking back, $15 wasn’t just the price of the pill. It was the price of avoiding a HUGE life change. It was the price of a little bit of control in a stressful situation. And honestly, that’s a bargain.
The whole ordeal really woke me up. Now I always make sure we’re stocked up. I even researched different pharmacies to see if the prices vary. Turns out, they can! So next time, I’ll be price comparing before I panic buy. Lesson learned.
