Online Birth Control & Contraception in Edmonton, Alberta

Choose Women's Sexual Health Online in the TelePlus Care booking form, complete the confidential intake, and meet a Canadian licensed doctor by secure video or phone. The visit is free with an active Alberta Health Card or $80 without one. Have your current method, medications, migraine history, and a recent blood-pressure reading ready; a prescription is provided only when clinically appropriate.

The visit is free when your Alberta Health Card is active; without an active card it costs $80. The medication itself is paid at the pharmacy or through your drug plan, because AHCIP doesn't cover prescription drugs outside hospital.

No. You don't need to be attached to a family practice. A Canadian licensed doctor can assess you by video or phone and, when it's safe, send a prescription to an Edmonton pharmacy you choose. That helps students and newcomers who are still looking for a regular doctor.

Yes, when it's clinically appropriate. After reviewing your health history and blood pressure, the doctor can prescribe combined pills, the patch, the ring, a progestin-only pill or the injection. If estrogen isn't suitable, a progestin-only option or an in-person visit may be recommended.

Not the insertion. IUDs and implants have to be placed in person by a trained provider. A virtual visit can still help you decide whether one is right for you and how to arrange it in Edmonton.

Your period history, past birth control, current medications, whether you smoke, any migraines (especially with aura), and any history of blood clots or high blood pressure in you or close relatives. A recent blood pressure reading matters for estrogen-containing methods; some Edmonton pharmacies have a machine you can use.

Emergency contraception pills such as Plan B are sold without a prescription at most Edmonton drugstores; ulipristal acetate (ella) needs a prescription. A copper IUD placed up to 5 days after unprotected sex is another option, but it has to be inserted in person, so contact a clinic quickly.

Yes. What you tell the doctor about your sexual and reproductive health is confidential. Pick a spot where you can talk freely, like a closed room at home or a parked car, or ask for a phone visit.

If a method is safe, the prescription goes electronically to your Edmonton pharmacy. If it isn't, the doctor explains why and suggests alternatives. Book a follow-up for renewals or if side effects don't settle.

Book an in-person visit for IUD or implant insertion, a possible pregnancy or unexplained heavy bleeding. Call 911 or go to an Edmonton emergency department for chest pain, trouble breathing, one-sided leg swelling or signs of stroke.

Yes. Online doctor visits are free with an active Alberta Health Card. Without an active card, the visit is $80, and the fee is shown before you book. Some services, such as doctor's notes, have their own fee.

Choose from the current TelePlus Care appointment times shown in the booking form — no roster, referral, or wait-list is required. Same-day options may be available, but availability changes with clinician capacity and demand; the earliest selectable time is at least two hours after booking. You connect with a Canadian licensed doctor by phone or secure video from home, and when appropriate a prescription is sent to your preferred Edmonton pharmacy.

In Alberta, hormonal contraception (the pill, patch, ring, or injection) requires a prescription, which can be issued by a physician, a nurse practitioner, or a pharmacist who holds Additional Prescribing Authorization. Unlike British Columbia, Alberta does not have a universal free-contraception program, so the cost is generally covered only through private insurance or government-sponsored drug plans for eligible residents. (Source: Alberta College of Pharmacy (Additional Prescribing Authorization).)

Because care is virtual, TelePlus Care serves patients across Alberta, including Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Fort Saskatchewan, Grande Prairie, and Hay Lakes, and other communities — anywhere in the province with a phone or internet connection.

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