"NORLEVO "
Purchase and use process

Introduction

  • It must be taken in the presence of a pharmacist at the time of purchase.
  • Only the woman who will take the medication can make the purchase. Men cannot purchase it.
  • No consent from a partner or parent is required for the purchase. Additionally, there are no age restrictions.
  • If you do not meet the conditions for purchase at the stores, you may not be able to buy the product. In such cases, please see a doctor.
  • * A pharmacist trained in emergency contraception

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Even if it’s your first time Purchase with Confidence

This page explains the process of purchasing NORLEVO at a pharmacy or drugstore.

  1. Step 01

    Check in advance whether NORLEVO can be purchased over the counter

    There are conditions for purchasing and taking NORLEVO. To ensure a smooth purchase, we recommend checking the following self-checklist before going to the store. If the result indicates that you cannot purchase it at the store, please please see a doctor.

    There are two ways to self-check. ※Available in Japanese only 

    Official LINE account
    • Please access the official LINE account for "DAIICHI SANKYO HEALTHCARE | Medicine Support" via the link below and add it as a friend.
    • After adding us as a friend, please select "Pre-Medication Self-Check." Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the check. If you are likely to be able to take the medication, a screen displaying the results will appear. Please use this when filling out the check sheet at the store.
    • If you are unable to take the medication, please see a doctor.
    NORLEVO brand website
    • You can check below to see if you may be able to take NORLEVO.
    How to check in-store
    • You can check the information that pharmacists will verify at the store using this checklist. You can also print it out, fill it out, and bring it with you.
    • * Please note that even if you do not complete the self-check, you can still fill out the check sheet at the store.
  2. Step 02

    Find an authorized pharmacy or drugstore that carries NORLEVO

    NORLEVO can be purchased at pharmacies and drugstores that meet certain requirements.

    The following steps take place after you arrive at the store.

  3. Step 03

    Let the pharmacy or drugstore
    know your request

    Please inform the pharmacist or staff at the store that you would like to purchase the Emergency Contraceptive Pill NORLEVO.
    If you feel uncomfortable asking directly, please show this screen at the store.

    Pharmacies and drug stores
    For pharmacists

    The person displaying this screen
    is in need of the Emergency Contraceptive Pill (morning-after pill)
    "NORLEVO".
    Please assist accordingly.

    • * A pharmacist trained in emergency contraception
  4. Step 04

    Verification by a Pharmacist

    A pharmacist will check whether you are able to take NORLEVO based on the Pre-Administration Confirmation Checklist.
    If you do not meet the conditions, you will not be able to purchase it in stores, so please see a doctor.

    • * A pharmacist trained in emergency contraception
  5. Step 05

    Take the Medication On-site

    If you are eligible to take the medication, purchase one tablet and take it in front of the pharmacist. You may not take it home or give it to others.

    • * A pharmacist trained in emergency contraception
  6. Three weeks after taking the medicine,
    please check whether you are pregnant

    The effectiveness of NORLEVO cannot be determined immediately after taking it. Please confirm your pregnancy status by using a pregnancy test or consulting a medical institution three weeks after taking the medication. If the pregnancy test result is positive, please see a doctor as soon as possible.

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Regarding purchase and usage
If you have any concerns

Frequently asked questions are also compiled on
the FAQ page.