NHS Contraception Supply (including emergency contraception)
Citywide Health are now able to supply oral contraceptives without the need for a GP appointment
Our expert pharmacists are now able to supply oral contraception to eligible patients without the need to see the GP. This includes both combined oral contraception (COC) and the progesterone only pill (POP or the ‘mini pill’), and emergency contraception. This is a NHS service, and there is no charge to patients.
Those who are able to access the service are as follows:
1)For combined oral contraception, any woman who has started their periods up to and including those who are 49 years of age.
2)For the progesterone only pill, any woman who has started their periods up to and including those who are 54 years of age.
3)Emergency Contraception (the morning after pill) for an individual of childbearing potential
Patients who may benefit from this service are those who are:
1)Starting oral contraception for the first time.
2)Re-starting oral contraception after a pill free break.
3)Wanting to continue with oral contraception without needing to see the GP.
4)Those in need of emergency contraception following unprotected sexual intercourse.
All who access the service would require a clinical assessment with a trained pharmacist, which may include a height / weight measurement and a blood pressure check. Patients aged under 16 would need to be assessed as competent to understand and consent to the service by the pharmacist on duty. Please book an appointment below.
