Oral contraception from pharmacies
Did you know your local pharmacy can help with your oral contraception needs?
Pharmacists can help with:
- starting or restarting oral contraception
- your ongoing supply
- emergency contraception (you may need to check that the pharmacist is there before visiting)
You do not need to be registered with a GP to access this service.
Pharmacies will only inform your GP with your consent.
Contraception is free from NHS services.
Search for your local pharmacy on the NHS website.
You may also find it useful to download the NHS app which allows you to order repeat prescriptions.
You can get contraception from:
- sexual health clinics – all types of contraception
- GPs – all types of contraception
- community pharmacies – oral contraception only (progestogen-only pill and combined pill).
You can find out more about the different methods in our contraception section.
If you want to change your contraception, or have more complex needs, visit your local sexual health clinic or GP to discuss.
You can find your local services through our find a service tool.
Oral contraception is available from community pharmacists and some will allow you to book your contraception appointment online:
If you are having:
- side effects
- want to change your contraception method
- have complex needs,
You can discuss your contraception options at sexual health clinics. You can book online appointments through your personal health record (PHR).
Find your nearest sexual health clinic using our find a service tool.
