Contraception
Your contraceptive pill could be free!
Thanks to the new Pharmacy First government initiative, if you are registered with a GP in England and have a valid NHS number, you could be eligible to receive your contraceptive pill free of charge without needing to visit your GP or nurse practitioner. If you are not in England, you can still access our contraceptive service, but it will come with a fee.
Taking charge of your contraception is easier than ever, but with so many options available, it can take some time to decide which pill is best for you, whether it’s the combined contraceptive pill or the progestogen-only pill (mini pill or POP). Consider your lifestyle, how hormonal contraception affects you, and whether you're using it to prevent pregnancy or to manage period pain or acne.
If you’re suitable, our prescribers will suggest a range of contraceptive pills after you complete your consultation. For those eligible under Pharmacy First, this service will be free and delivered quickly and discreetly to your door.
Complete a consultation today to find out if you qualify.
Contraception Treatments
What contraception treatments can do?
Contraceptive pills work by preventing an egg from being released and thickening mucus in the entrance to the womb to prevent sperm from fertilising an egg.
The two main types of contraceptive pills are the combined pill and the mini pill (also known as the POP).
The combined pill, such as Rigevidon and Yasmin, contains two types of female hormones: oestrogen and progestogen. The mini pill, such as Desogestrel and Cerazette, only contain progestogen.
The contraceptive pill is highly effective against pregnancy when taken correctly, however, a prescriber will need to decide which form of contraception is best for you, based on your health, lifestyle choices and medical history.
A quick consultation with one of our prescribers will help you identify which contraceptive pill is best for you. Your treatment will then be sent directly to you in discreet packaging.
