Pharmacy Contraceptive Service

Our Pharmacy Contraception Service provides convenient and confidential access to oral contraception directly from your pharmacy, without the need to book a GP appointment.

Access to reliable contraception is an important part of managing your reproductive health and preventing unplanned pregnancies. This service allows you to receive professional advice and treatment quickly and easily from a trained pharmacist.

During a private consultation, our pharmacist will discuss your health and lifestyle to ensure the most suitable contraceptive option is provided. The consultation may include reviewing your medical history, checking your blood pressure if required, and explaining how to take the medication safely and effectively.

The service includes:

• Starting the combined oral contraceptive pill

• Starting the progestogen-only pill

• Continuing your current oral contraceptive pill

• Advice on contraception and sexual health

Why this service is important:

• Provides quick and convenient access to contraception

• Helps prevent unplanned pregnancies

• Offers professional advice in a confidential setting

• Reduces the need for a GP appointment

All consultations are carried out in a private consultation room to ensure your comfort and confidentiality.

If the pharmacist determines that another form of contraception or further medical advice would be more suitable, they will guide you on the next steps or refer you to the appropriate healthcare service.