There are no prescription charges for contraception. Even if you normally pay for prescriptions, contraception is always free. This applies to women in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Getting free contraception from our pharmacy is simple:

1. Book a Consultation: Call us, book online, or walk in
2. Speak with a Pharmacist: Free 15-20 minute consultation about your health and contraception needs
3. Receive Your Pills: Get your contraceptive pills immediately, completely free
4. Ongoing Supply: Set up repeat prescriptions for continuous supply

You don't need a GP appointment or referral. Our qualified pharmacists can assess your suitability and provide contraception on the same day. All completely free on the NHS.

Yes, you can get the contraceptive pill directly from our pharmacy without seeing your GP. Our NHS pharmacy contraception service allows you to access contraception through a consultation with our qualified pharmacists. You don't need a GP appointment, prescription, or referral.

Our pharmacists are trained to:

• Assess your suitability for contraception
• Take blood pressure readings
• Provide appropriate contraceptive pills
• Offer ongoing support and reviews

This service is faster and more convenient than waiting for a GP appointment, and it's completely free on the NHS.

No, you don't need an existing prescription to get free contraception from our pharmacy. Through the NHS pharmacy contraception service, our pharmacists can provide contraception directly after a consultation, without requiring a GP prescription.

However, you will need to:

• Complete a medical consultation with our pharmacist
• Answer questions about your health history
• Have a blood pressure check (for combined pill)
• Meet the criteria for contraception use

Once assessed, our pharmacist will supply contraceptive pills immediately. It's completely free and you can walk out with your contraception the same day.

All contraceptive pills are free on the NHS. We stock a comprehensive range including:

Combined Pills (COC):

• Microgynon 30
• Rigevidon
• Ovranette
• Cilest
• Marvelon
• Gedarel
• Yasmin
• Lucette
• Eloine

Mini Pills (Progestogen-Only Pills):

• Cerazette
• Cerelle
• Noriday
• Norgeston
• Feanolla
• Zelleta

Emergency Contraception:

• ellaOne (ulipristal acetate)
• Levonelle (levonorgestrel)

Our pharmacists will help you choose the most suitable pill based on your medical history, lifestyle, and preferences. All are free on the NHS with no charges.

All women of reproductive age can get free contraception from our pharmacy, including:

✓ Any age - No age restrictions (including under 16s - see confidentiality)
✓ First-time contraception users
✓ Women wanting to start or restart contraception
✓ Women wanting to switch contraceptive pills
✓ Women needing emergency contraception
✓ Anyone previously getting contraception from GP

There are no eligibility restrictions. The service is free for everyone on the NHS.

Yes, you can get free contraception if you're under 16. Contraception is free and confidential on the NHS for all ages with no lower age limit.

Fraser Guidelines:
Our pharmacists can provide contraception to under-16s if:

• You understand the advice being given
• Our pharmacist can't persuade you to tell your parents
• You're likely to have sex with or without contraception
• Your physical or mental health may suffer without contraception
• It's in your best interest to receive contraception

Confidentiality:

• Your consultation is completely confidential
• We won't tell your parents or guardians (unless safeguarding concerns)
• We won't tell your GP (unless you want us to)
• No judgment - we're here to help keep you safe

We encourage young people to talk to parents if comfortable, but understand this isn't always possible. Your safety and health come first.

Yes, free contraception is available across the entire UK:

England: All contraception free on NHS
Scotland: All contraception free on NHS
Wales: All contraception free on NHS
Northern Ireland: All contraception free on NHS

Our online service can provide contraception to women across the UK. Delivery is available to all UK addresses. All consultations are free regardless of where you live.

For Combined Pill: Yes, you need a blood pressure check before starting the combined pill and every 6 months while taking it. High blood pressure increases the risk of blood clots when taking oestrogen-containing pills.

For Mini Pill (POP): No, you don't need a blood pressure check for the progestogen-only pill (mini pill). These pills don't contain oestrogen and don't increase blood clot risk.

Our Service:
We provide free blood pressure checks during your consultation. This takes just a couple of minutes. If your blood pressure is high, we'll discuss alternatives like the mini pill or refer you to your GP for management.

Regular blood pressure monitoring is an important safety measure for combined pill users.