Pharmacies can give you the contraceptive pill without a prescription
Getting the contraceptive pill is free, with or without a prescription.
Who can get the contraceptive pill without a prescription
You may be able to get the contraceptive pill from a pharmacy if you need to:
- start the contraceptive pill for the first time
- take the contraceptive pill again after a break from using it
If you already have a prescription for the contraceptive pill, you can use the prescription as usual. Or you can get the pill from a pharmacy without a prescription if you prefer.
What to expect when getting the contraceptive pill without a prescription
You’ll speak with a pharmacist in private. They’ll ask about your health and may check your height, weight and blood pressure.
The pharmacist will let you know how to take the pill, and discuss possible side effects. They can refer you to a GP or sexual health clinic if needed.
If the pharmacist gives you the contraceptive pill they will tell your GP, but only if you give permission for them to do so. This information will not be shared with anyone else.
The pharmacist may offer you the:
Alternatively, you can fill in our online form to request a repeat prescription of your Pill. If you have not taken the oral contraceptive pill before, you will need to book an appointment with a doctor. To complete the online request, you will need to enter your blood pressure, height and weight. Many people have their own machines to measure blood pressure. You may wish to consider buying your own machine. We would recommend an arm machine (not wrist) as it is more accurate. We currently use Omron brand but most machines work very well. This may be a small cost now for something you use over many years. If you are unable to measure your blood pressure at home, please ask at reception to borrow our machine to use on the premises. (It is free to use the machine in the surgery but you will need to leave a £20 refundable deposit in cash if you wish to take the machine off the premises)
Click here to fill in the request form
