You can either self-refer or be referred by their general practice, sexual health clinic or equivalent to us.  We may also identify a person is suitable for the service and highlight it to appropriate individuals. The pharmacist will offer a confidential consultation and as part of that, will reach a shared decision with the person on the ongoing supply of their current oral contraception, ensuring clinical appropriateness.

This is an NHS service and so the supply of oral contraception will be exempt from any prescription charges.

Individuals do not need to be registered with a GP to access this service. Pharmacies will only inform the GP practice that individuals have accessed the service, with their consent.

To be eligible to access this service a person must be an individual seeking to be initiated on an oral contraception (OC), or seeking to obtain a further supply of their ongoing OC:

• Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) – from menarche up to and including 49 years of age; or
• Progestogen Only Pill (POP) – from menarche up to and including 54 years of age.

People who wish to consult another healthcare provider for contraception support are still free to do so.

If you wish to book yourself in for your contraception, please complete the booking form below.