: To prevent theft, some stores keep it behind the pharmacy counter or in a locked security box. If you don't see it on the shelf, you can ask a store clerk or pharmacist for it—they are legally allowed to sell it to you without a prescription.

: You have the right to purchase this medication on your own without a parent or guardian.

: It is usually located in the family planning or feminine hygiene aisles at major retailers like CVS, Walgreens, Target, and Walmart.

Yes, you can buy Plan B (and other generic brands of levonorgestrel morning-after pills) even if you are 16 . Since 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these emergency contraceptives for without a prescription or proof of age. Key Facts for Buying Plan B at 16

: If the retail price (typically $25–$50) is too high, you can visit a Planned Parenthood health center or a Title X clinic, which may provide it for free or at a reduced cost depending on your situation.

: You do not need to show a driver's license or any other government ID to purchase Plan B One-Step or its generics.