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NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service

The aim of the Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) is to offer greater choice from where people can access contraception services and create additional capacity in primary care and sexual health clinics (or equivalent) to support meeting the demand for more complex assessments.

Campaign details

Target audience: Women, Young adults

Topics: NHS

More information

A person may self-refer or be referred by their general practice, sexual health clinic or equivalent to a participating pharmacy. The pharmacist will offer a confidential consultation and as part of that will reach a shared decision with the person on the ongoing supply of their current oral contraception, ensuring clinical appropriateness

Published: 11 July 2023