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Birth Control Online in Alberta
Start, renew or switch birth control without a trip to a clinic. A Canadian licensed doctor reviews your health history by video or phone and, when a method is safe for you, sends a prescription to your pharmacy. The visit is free with an active Alberta Health Card and $80 without one, anywhere in Alberta.
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TelePlus Care offers birth control visits across Alberta, daily from 8 AM to 7 PM Mountain Time. Before prescribing the pill, patch, ring or injection, the doctor checks blood pressure, smoking, migraines and any history of blood clots. IUDs and implants need in-person insertion, and most emergency contraception pills don't need a prescription.
- Birth control visit: free with an active Alberta Health Card, $80 without.
- AHCIP doesn't cover prescription drugs outside hospital, so what you pay for the method itself depends on your drug plan.
- Emergency contraception is sold without a prescription at most drugstores; ulipristal acetate (ella) needs a prescription.
- Works in any Alberta community with phone or internet service, as long as you're in the province for the visit.
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Clinical content is reviewed for accuracy and scope. TelePlus Care appointments go ahead only when a doctor agrees it is the right call, after a real assessment, and the doctor will explain the next step if virtual care is not the right fit.
Methods you can get after a virtual visit
Most hormonal methods can be started or renewed after a video or phone assessment, as long as they're safe for you. IUDs and implants are different, since they have to be inserted in person. The doctor will talk through how each option fits your routine and your health:
- The combined pill, which contains estrogen and progestin
- The progestin-only pill, often an option when estrogen isn't suitable
- The contraceptive patch
- The vaginal ring
- The injection, which needs a prescription and is given by a healthcare provider every 12 to 13 weeks
The health questions that keep you safe
Methods containing estrogen aren't safe for everyone, so the doctor asks some questions before prescribing. If estrogen isn't a good fit, a progestin-only option may still work. Honest answers help the doctor find a method that suits you. Expect to be asked about:
- A recent blood pressure reading
- Whether you smoke, especially if you're 35 or older
- Migraines, particularly migraines with aura
- Any personal or family history of blood clots or stroke
- Current medications and whether you could be pregnant
Renewing a method you already use
If you've used the same pill, patch or ring without problems, a renewal is usually a short conversation. Book before your supply runs out, since missed doses can leave you unprotected. Have the product name ready, along with how long you've used it and a recent blood pressure reading. Mention anything that's changed, such as new headaches, a new diagnosis or medication, or a relative who's had a blood clot, because those details can change which methods are safe. If side effects have been bothering you, it's a good moment to talk about switching.
Birth control in rural and northern Alberta
Living far from a clinic shouldn't mean going without contraception. A phone visit works where video drops out, and the prescription can go to the pharmacy in the town you visit most. Some pharmacies have a blood pressure machine you can use while you're there, which gives the doctor a current reading. If you work at a camp or on rotation, book while you're still in Alberta and choose a pharmacy on your route. For an IUD or implant, the doctor can help you think through where to have it placed.
What you'll pay
The birth control visit is free with an active Alberta Health Card. Without an active card, it's $80. The method itself is a separate cost: AHCIP doesn't cover prescription drugs filled outside hospital, so the pharmacy charge depends on whether you have a workplace, school or private drug plan. Your pharmacist can tell you the price before you fill it. Many sexual health clinics offer some types of birth control at no cost for those who qualify, and Health Link 811 can help you find one.
Emergency contraception
If you had sex without contraception or your method failed, don't wait for an appointment. Emergency contraception pills are sold without a prescription at most drugstores and can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex, depending on the type. One kind, ulipristal acetate (ella), needs a prescription. A copper IUD placed by a healthcare provider up to 5 days afterwards is another option. Once the immediate need is handled, a birth control visit can help you choose a regular method.
Warning signs that need 911
Serious problems with hormonal birth control are uncommon, but anyone using it should know the warning signs of a blood clot or stroke. Call 911 right away for any of the signs below. For side effects that aren't urgent, like spotting or mild nausea, call Health Link 811 or book a follow-up visit.
- Chest pain or sudden shortness of breath
- Pain or swelling in one leg
- A sudden, severe headache or vision changes
- Face drooping, arm weakness or trouble speaking
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Alberta
Virtual care in Alberta: coverage & licensing
TelePlus Care connects patients across Alberta, in communities including Airdrie, Beaumont, Beaverlodge, and Brooks with Canadian licensed doctors by phone or secure video — often the same day.
Licensed in Alberta
You are seen by a Canadian licensed doctor authorized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) to care for patients in Alberta.
Public insurer: AHCIP
Health care in Alberta is administered through Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. Online doctor visits are free with an active Alberta Health Card; without an active card the visit is $80.
Free health advice
For free, publicly funded non-urgent health advice in Alberta, you can also call Health Link (811).
Emergencies: call 911
Online care is not for emergencies. For severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
What to expect from a TelePlus Care virtual visit in Alberta
Meet a doctor
Speak with a Canadian licensed doctor by phone or secure video, daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Mountain Time.
Leave with a plan
When clinically appropriate, you can receive a prescription, a note, a lab requisition, or a referral.
Know when to go in person
Virtual care is not for emergencies. Call 911 for an emergency, or 811 for free nurse advice.
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