NHS CONTRACEPTION SERVICE

Contraception from your local pharmacy

Start or continue your oral contraceptive pill directly with our pharmacist — no GP appointment needed. Free, confidential consultations at Bowland Pharmacy.

Confidential
No GP needed
Same-day appointments
NHS Service
Free on the NHS
  • No GP appointment needed
  • Private consultation room
  • Available to anyone aged 16+
GPhC Registered Pharmacy
WHO IT'S FOR

Is this service right for you?

Our trained pharmacist can help you start or continue contraception, right here at the pharmacy.

Starting the pill

Begin a new oral contraceptive pill after a consultation with our pharmacist.

Continuing your pill

Get an ongoing supply of the contraceptive pill you already take.

Morning-after pill

Emergency hormonal contraception, available the same day if you need it.

Aged 16 or over

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is available to anyone aged 16 and above.

Want a private chat

Discuss your contraception options confidentially, with no referral needed.

HOW IT WORKS

Three simple steps

1

Book a consultation

Pop in or book online below — no GP referral needed.

2

Speak to our pharmacist

A confidential chat about your health and contraception options in our private room.

3

Get your supply

If the pill is suitable for you, we can supply it the same day.

FAQS

Common questions

Yes. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is free for eligible patients.

No. You can start or continue your contraceptive pill directly with our pharmacist — no GP appointment or referral needed.

Following a consultation, we can start or repeat oral contraceptive pills — both the combined pill and the progestogen-only (mini) pill. We also provide emergency hormonal contraception (the morning-after pill).

Completely. Your consultation takes place privately in our consultation room.

The service is available to anyone aged 16 and over.

Free on the NHS
No GP needed
Confidential

Take control of your contraception

Book a free, confidential consultation with our pharmacist today.

BOOK ONLINE

Book your contraception consultation

Choose a time below for a free, confidential consultation at Bowland Pharmacy.