The NHS has launched the Pharmacy Contraception Service to improve access to contraception for women as an alternative to waiting for a GP Consultation.
NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is available to all women of childbearing age without the need to visit the GP. The pharmacy can start and supply a new contraception prescription, and also issue repeat any allready ongoing contraception. Patients can avoid waiting for a GP appointment and contact the pharmacy directly. GP surgeries are also able to refer patients to a pharmacy that provides this service when appointments are unavailable.
As contraception is available free on the NHS, there is no charge for this service. The pharmacist will carry out the consultation in private with the patient, have a discussion about the patients needs and suitability for contraception, carry out necessary "Pill" checks and supply the contraception in line with the process agreed with the NHS. The pharmacist is also best placed to offer advice regarding current and ongoing contraception answer any questions regarding concerns such as side-effects and usage.
Details of the contraception can be shared with the GP to keep medical records up to date.
NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is available to all women of childbearing age without the need to visit the GP. The pharmacy can start and supply a new contraception prescription, and also issue repeat any allready ongoing contraception. Patients can avoid waiting for a GP appointment and contact the pharmacy directly. GP surgeries are also able to refer patients to a pharmacy that provides this service when appointments are unavailable.
As contraception is available free on the NHS, there is no charge for this service. The pharmacist will carry out the consultation in private with the patient, have a discussion about the patients needs and suitability for contraception, carry out necessary "Pill" checks and supply the contraception in line with the process agreed with the NHS. The pharmacist is also best placed to offer advice regarding current and ongoing contraception answer any questions regarding concerns such as side-effects and usage.
Details of the contraception can be shared with the GP to keep medical records up to date.
Available to eligible patients with a GP in the West Midlands only. For further information or to book an appointment, please contact us online or call us on 0121 522 4057 and speak to our pharmacist