Pharmacy Contraception Service

The Pharmacy Contraception is an advanced service that started on 24 April 2023 allowing the on-going supply of oral contraception (OC) from community pharmacies.

From 1 December 2023, the service will include both initiation and on-going supply of OC. 

Initiation: where a person wishes to start OC for the first time or needs to restart OC following a pill free break. A person who is being switched to an alternative pill following consultation can also be considered as an initiation.

On-going/Repeat supplies: Where a person has been supplied with oral contraception by a primary care provider or a sexual health clinic and a subsequent equivalent is needed.