Contraception Service (Ongoing)
A private check-in to help you continue the contraception that suits you and your routine.
- Helps you stay protected without gaps
- Fits around your plans and lifestyle
- Time to ask questions and feel reassured
- Clear next steps agreed together
Ongoing contraception review
A supportive check-in to confirm your contraception is still right for you and discuss any changes since your last supply.
Confidence about continued use
Talk through side effects, missed pills, and common worries so you can feel comfortable with how to take your contraception.
Plan your next supply
Leave knowing what happens next, when to request your next supply, and what to do if your circumstances change.
The process
What this service involves
You will have a private discussion about your current contraception, how you are getting on with it, and any changes to your health or medicines. You can raise side effects, missed doses, or concerns, and get practical guidance on correct use. You will leave with an agreed plan for continuing contraception and what to do if anything changes.
Private and respectful appointment
Your discussion is handled discreetly, with time to talk through what matters to you.
Simple suitability checks
A few straightforward questions help confirm ongoing use is appropriate for you at this time.
This appointment
Free
About 30 minutes / Womens Health
A deposit is required at booking.
- Private and respectful appointment: Your discussion is handled discreetly, with time to talk through what matters to you.
- Simple suitability checks: A few straightforward questions help confirm ongoing use is appropriate for you at this time.
Included
What we provide
These are the key parts of the ongoing contraception appointment and what you can expect to receive.
Medication and health check-in
Review of your current medicines and any health changes that could affect your contraception choice.
Advice on correct use
Clear guidance on how to take or use your contraception, including what to do if you miss a dose.
Side effect discussion
Talk through common side effects and when it may be sensible to consider an alternative option.
Ongoing plan
An agreed plan for your next supply and when to seek another review if your situation changes.
Suitability
Who this service is for
This service is for adults who want to keep using their current contraception and value a private check-in.
Continuing your current contraception
Ideal if you are getting on well but want to confirm it is still suitable and stay on track.
Busy schedules and changing routines
Useful if work, travel, or life changes make it harder to keep consistent use without advice.
Questions or minor concerns
For anyone with new side effects, missed doses, or worries who wants practical, reassuring guidance.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this is intended for people who are already using contraception and want to continue, with a review to make sure it is still suitable for them.
You will have a private conversation about how your contraception is working for you, any side effects, missed doses, and any changes to your health or medicines.
If you can, bring a list of your current medicines and any details you know about the contraception you use, including when you last took or used it.
Yes, you can talk through any concerns, including side effects or questions about how to use your contraception, and you will be given clear practical advice.
You will leave with an agreed plan for continuing contraception and clear guidance on what to do if you miss a dose or if anything changes for you.
Related
Other services you can book
Appointments available this week
Book Contraception Service (Ongoing) at Safys Chemist
Book a pharmacist appointment at Melton Road for treatment, vaccines or travel health. Free where the NHS covers it, clear prices where it does not, and most patients are seen within a few days.
Next available slots
Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon