Emergency contraception (EC) is available in Iceland.
Accessibility & prescription status
LNG EC pills are available without prescription. UPA EC pills are registered.
Cost 1
| Type of EC | Approximate Cost | Brand(s) Available |
|---|---|---|
| LNG | € no information | Levonorgestrel Aprofi "Levonorgestrel Norfri" |
| UPA | € no information | no information |
The Icelandic Health Insurance Fund does not participate in paying for the LNG EC pills.
Guidelines & common practices
Nurses or midwives can prescribe LNG EC pills. According to Iceland’s regulatory agency, “further restrictions on dispensing and delivery apply: one package (1 pc.) may be sold over-the-counter and it is strongly recommended that a pharmacist dispense the medicine”. Retail mark-ups on over-the-counter medicines are voluntary.
EC use
| Knowledge of EC among all women aged 15-49 years (%) | Knowledge of EC among currently married women aged 15-49 years (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate | n/a | n/a |
| Year |
Sources
1 Icelandic Medicines Agency. Medicinal Product Information (Sérlyfjaskrá) https://www.serlyfjaskra.is/. Accessed on July 21, 2025.
Last update: July 2025
Page published on July 2025