Oral Contraception Service

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Plains View Surgery

At Plains View Surgery we offer on the day appointments with our Nurse Practitioners to initiate or review your contraceptive pill. Once you are on the pill there are also pre-bookable reviews with our lead nurse Amy.

Please contact reception for further information or to book an appointment.

Pharmacies

The pharmacy contraception service has expanded and now gives people the option of attending their local pharmacy for a repeat supply of oral contraception without the need to visit a GP or sexual health clinic.

How Can I Access The Service?

There are several ways to access the service. You can:

  • Self-refer to a community pharmacy by walking in or calling
  • Be identified as clinically suitable by the pharmacist and accept the offer of service
  • Be referred by your GP as they have requested a repeat prescription and a review is needed
  • Be referred from a sexual health clinic (or equivalent)
  • Be referred from other NHS service providers, e.g. urgent treatment centres or NHS 111

What Happens Next?

The pharmacist will offer you a confidential consultation. As part of this you will reach a shared decision regarding your oral contraception requirements.

Find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription – NHS