How does the service work?

Our pharmacy team will ask you some initial questions and afterwards, you’ll have a consultation with the pharmacist. They will ask you relevant health-related questions to work out the best way to help you, and you may have your blood pressure checked and your BMI measured by a member of the team. Our pharmacists will offer advice and, where appropriate, make a supply of oral contraception.

Most of our pharmacies offer a private consultation room for discreet discussions about your health concerns. If there isn’t a pharmacist available, the team may book you an appointment to return at a convenient time for you.

How do I access the service?

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is a free of charge service available at South Ealing Pharmacy. The service is suitable for patients from when they have started their periods and up to age 49 for the combined oral contraception, and age 54 for the progesterone-only pill.