Contraception Service
If you have a question about your contraception, need a repeat prescription of your pills or want to start on the pill for the first time, we offer the new Pharmacy Contraception service.
In the past, you would have had to make an appointment with your doctor or visit a specialist sexual health clinic. Now you can visit your pharmacy and use the new NHS community pharmacy contraception service.
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Who is the service for?
The service is available for any female patient in England and can be accessed from when your periods start through to 54 years old.
What is the Pharmacy Contraception Service?
This service allows you to get contraception from your local pharmacy without having to see a doctor or nurse. The service is available in pharmacies across England and your pharmacy can supply both progesterone-only pills, sometimes called the mini pill, as well as combined pills which use both progesterone and oestrogen.
The service is free of charge and your pharmacist can, where appropriate, supply initially a 3-month supply of pills, but once you are stable this can be extended to 12 months, saving you time and effort accessing the service at your GP.
Accessing the Service
Simply visit your pharmacy and speak to the pharmacist. You do not need a referral from your GP or NHS 111, simply drop by or book an appointment.
When you see your pharmacist you will need to complete a short questionnaire and provide some basic information about your health. Your pharmacist will then discuss your contraception options and help you choose the method that is the most appropriate for you.
If you are already using contraception, you can also use the service to get a repeat supply of your current method. You will need to bring your empty pill packet with you to your pharmacy to make sure you are kept on the same medicine. This is important as there are so many different formulations and combinations available.
Confidentiality
The service is completely confidential so you can be sure that your information will be stored safely and only used for the purpose of providing your requested healthcare service.
Our Service Provides
Choice
You can choose from a range of contraception methods to find one that suits you. We recognise that not all combinations are right for everyone.
Advice
Unsure where to start? Don't worry, you can get advice on contraception from our trained pharmacists.
Our Service Is
Convenient
You can access the service from your pharmacy, so there is no need to make an appointment with a doctor or nurse.
Accessible
The service is available from participating pharmacies in our group.
Confidential
Your information will be safe and secure.
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Nick Porcher
14/07/2026
Ayoniza was very patient, informative and my daughter didn’t even realise she had been given the injection.
Benjamin E
30/06/2026
Very friendly and helpful!
JOHN COOK
29/06/2026
Very helpful. Had what I wanted and they kindly kept it for me to collect.
Annabel Reid
29/06/2026
Great vacation experience. I arrived early and Daisy fitted me in so I didn't have to wait. She was clear and professional throughout. I genuinely didn't feel the needle go in. It was also a relatively large private room, thank you
Bambos Georgiou
16/06/2026
Just popped in to get my holiday injections for myself and the family and Daisy was brilliant. She was professional, patient, and really reassuring throughout. I also had a banking issue when it came to paying, and she was completely understanding and trusting while I sorted it out. Excellent service.