Online Birth Control & Contraception in Victoria

Yes, for self-administered hormonal methods. A licensed Canadian doctor can review your health history and blood pressure by secure video and, when it is safe and appropriate, prescribe the pill, patch, or ring — often the same day. You fill it at a Victoria pharmacy. Methods that a clinician must insert, such as IUDs and the arm implant, still require an in-person visit.

Since April 1, 2023, the province has covered the cost of many prescription contraceptives for BC residents with valid MSP coverage, and BC was the first province in Canada to do so. Your pill, patch, or ring is often dispensed at no charge at the pharmacy counter — ask your pharmacist to confirm your specific product. Emergency contraception like Plan B is also free without a prescription.

Yes. You do not need a family doctor or a referral to book. Many Victoria residents use TelePlus Care precisely because they are waiting to be attached through the Health Connect Registry. We can start or renew hormonal contraception by video, but we are not a full replacement for primary care — for ongoing needs, staying registered at hcr.healthlinkbc.ca or by calling 8-1-1 is still worthwhile.

That is exactly what the screening is for. Combined methods contain estrogen, which is not safe for everyone — for example, if you smoke and are 35 or older, get migraines with aura, or have a history of blood clots. If a combined method is not right, your doctor may still offer a progestin-only pill, which contains no estrogen, or recommend an in-person option. Nothing is prescribed that is not safe for you.

No. An IUD, whether hormonal or copper, has to be placed by a clinician during a pelvic exam, so it cannot be done over video. The same is true for the contraceptive implant, which is inserted in the arm. If a long-acting method is what you want, your doctor can talk it through and point you to an Island Health clinic, a family practice, or a Victoria sexual-health service.

No referral or existing doctor is required. Students — including those whose family doctor is in another city or province — can book directly and meet a licensed doctor by video, often the same day. It is a discreet way to start, switch, or renew contraception around a class schedule, with the same history and blood-pressure screening that every patient receives.

Serious side effects are rare, but act fast if they happen. Chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, severe swelling or pain in one leg, a sudden severe headache, or vision or speech changes can signal a blood clot or stroke — call 911 or go to Royal Jubilee or Victoria General Hospital. For non-emergency concerns, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to reach a registered nurse any time, day or night.

Often the same day. Once your video visit is complete and a method is deemed appropriate, the doctor sends the prescription to the Greater Victoria pharmacy you choose — downtown, Oak Bay, Saanich, or the West Shore — where it is typically ready within a few hours. If a method is not suitable, the doctor explains the safest next step instead of prescribing anyway.

TelePlus Care is a private virtual clinic, so visits are not billed to Medical Services Plan (MSP) — you pay a flat visit fee and there is no wait-list or referral needed. Our doctors are licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) to care for patients in British Columbia. For publicly insured, non-urgent advice you can also call HealthLink BC (811).

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 Victoria pharmacy.

In British Columbia, pharmacists have been authorized since June 1, 2023 to independently assess and prescribe hormonal contraception (as can your doctor), and BC PharmaCare covers prescription contraceptives — including most oral pills, hormonal and copper IUDs, implants, injections, the vaginal ring, and emergency contraception — at no cost to residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan (MSP). Some brand-name products are only partially covered, but a fully covered equivalent is generally available. (Source: Province of British Columbia — PharmaCare, Ministry of Health (free contraceptives); College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (pharmacist prescribing).)

Because care is virtual, TelePlus Care serves patients across British Columbia, including Victoria, West Vancouver, White Rock, Abbotsford, and Burnaby, and other communities — anywhere in the province with a phone or internet connection.

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