Even though most people might be used to getting birth control through their family doctor, there's now a better way. Gemma offers a way for you to get birth control prescribed online and delivered to your door, along with extensive support and free shipping. Getting birth control with Gemma has a ton of benefits, including:

Convenience. When you use Gemma, you can request a prescription whenever you want or need it, saving you any scheduling problems or time-consuming trips to the doctor’s office. And getting your prescription delivered to your door means avoiding a trip to the pharmacy every month.

Ongoing support. When visiting a doctor, you usually only have a few minutes to get all of your questions answered. The medical team here at Gemma can answer all the questions you have, whenever you have them.

Choice. We have access to a wide range of birth control options, and we encourage you to speak up and tell us what you would prefer. Our medical team is there to help you, not to impose anything on you.

Transparency. We'll show you your total before you check out (and it'll probably be free) — meaning no more questions or sticker shock when it’s time to pay at the pharmacy.

It’s simple! You create a Gemma account, complete your online questionnaire and tell us what type of birth control you are looking for (we'll help you choose if you're not sure). You will also have the chance to choose your refill schedule and shipping location during each visit. After you submit that information, a healthcare practitioner will review it and approve or deny your request based on your medical profile. If approved, we will send the prescription directly to our pharmacy partner and they will ship the medication to you, for free! You will then be charged and receive each refill, automatically, based on the schedule you chose, for the duration of your prescription.

You can use Gemma if you are 15 years old or older and have a shipping address in Ontario. If you’re elsewhere in Canada, you can sign up to our Newsletter and we’ll let you know when we come to your province :)

Yes, we accept almost all forms of private & public health insurance for medications. If you’d like to know if we accept your health insurance plan, please connect with our team at help@gemmahealth.ca.

Gemma offers free shipping for contraceptives, delivered by Canada Post via priority shipping. Our packaging is discreet, and there is no mention of Gemma or a pharmacy on the outside of the envelope.

We offer a wide range of generic and brand name birth control pills, including both combination and progestin only pills. We also carry the patch, as well as vaginal rings.

Finally, we also carry several brands of emergency contraception, including the original Plan B.

We do not currently offer the IUD, injection or implant as these need to be administered in person by a medical professional. However, if our medical team believes these alternatives may be best for you, we will not hesitate to let you know.

There is no minimum age for getting birth control in Ontario. However, if you are under 18, our medical team will need to make sure that you understand the nature and consequences of the treatment.

You also do not need your parents’ permission to get birth control. However, our medical team might encourage you to speak to your parents about your options in certain cases. 

Gemma does not replace your primary care provider, but helps you avoid making multiple appointments by allowing you to access basic healthcare in a more convenient way. We encourage you to continue seeing your primary care provider, especially for annual checkups and urgent care.

If you’re unsure what type of birth control may work best for you, our medical providers will be able to recommend healthy options for you. Just answer a few questions to submit a request and our Medical Team will help you find the right birth control for you.