Services
Oral Contraception Prescriptions
We provide FREE ongoing monitoring and supply of first-time and repeat oral contraception prescriptions for all individuals seeking to start an oral contraception prescription or a repeat supply of their ongoing oral contraception. You can either book a free consultation via our Simply Book Calendar, book an appointment online or we welcome walk-ins at all of our branches.
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Please consider this criteria to access this service:
Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) is offered from first menstruation up to and including 49 years of age.
Progestogen Only Pill (POP) is offered from first menstruation up to and including 54 years of age.
Individuals under 16 years of age need to be assessed as competent using Fraser Guidelines9.
Individuals 16 years of age and over and need to be assessed as having the capacity to consent.
You must not have had a gap of any duration in your oral contraception. You cannot be re-initiated on your original prescription as part of this service.
Available in DMB Chemist Tower Pharmacy
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People access the service via one of the following routes:
They have been identified as clinically suitable by the community pharmacist and accept the offer of the service
They self-refer to a community pharmacy
They have been referred by their general practice as they have requested a repeat prescription and a review is needed
They have been referred from a sexual health clinic (or equivalent)
They have been referred from other NHS service providers, eg urgent treatment centres or NHS 111
Available in DMB Chemist Tower Pharmacy
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Consultations can be face-to-face or via telephone
A repeat supply of a combined oral hormonal contraception will require your BMI and blood pressure measurement
A person accessing the service may offer their own weight, height and blood pressure measurements
Repeat supplies of up to 12 months duration can be made and this will be determined by the pharmacist
Repeat supplies will be made in line with the person’s previous supply
Your consultation will last no longer than 30 minutes and can be booked through our Simply BOOK Calendar
You can book an appointment online
Walks-ins are welcomed at all of our branches
Available in DMB Chemist Tower Pharmacy
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Our expert team are on hand to answer queries about prescriptions and offer health advice.