In Australia,
You can just go to the Pharmacist. Any 24-hour pharmacist. And it has to be, within 24 hours.
You ask, “Can I please get… the morning after pill?”
The Pharmacist looks at you… scouring for your real age… “Yes… Just need to see photo ID and Medicare card…”
Take a seat. In a quiet, private room. (It’s okay, dear, we’ll be discreet. Nobody’s judging you).
They bring out a clipboard, with two A4 pages of questions to fill out.
Sign, and date.
No cost. It’s on Medicare. Just take the pill.
A pamphlet of potential side effects.
“Drink lots of water to flush it out.”
…
The cold Melbourne air hit my face as I walked through a wind tunnel in the restless city.
“I think I should move back to Gold Coast.”
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