Contraception
Can I buy the pill without a prescription in Korea? Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Some brands of the daily combined pill are sold over the counter at Korean pharmacies, but not every brand you may know from home is available, and other brands require a prescription. Emergency contraception always needs a prescription in Korea. A clinic visit helps match your usual pill and check it is safe for you.
Bring your current pill packet so we can find the same or an equivalent formulation. See prescriptions and pharmacies and birth control pill.
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center