NHS community pharmacies are an accessible and convenient place to receive advice and support for contraception management.
Continued supply of oral contraception prescriptions, with support and advice from our pharmacist.
You can now request a first supply of the contraceptive pill directly from the pharmacy, without needing to see your GP or sexual health clinic first.
Free supply of oral emergency contraception when clinically appropriate, with a confidential consultation and no prescription charge.
The service is available for people seeking oral contraception or oral emergency contraception. You do not need to be registered with a GP, and the service is free of charge.
All supplies are made by a pharmacist or pharmacy technician under a patient group direction (PGD), after demonstrating the specific skills and knowledge required to offer the service safely.
Pop into the pharmacy for a confidential consultation, or call us if you would like to ask a question first.