NHS Oral Contraceptive Service at Earls Barton Pharmacy

Access regular oral contraception through our NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, with confidential support and advice from our trained pharmacy team in a private setting.

  • NHS service available free of charge to eligible patients
  • Start the oral contraceptive pill or continue your current pill
  • Private consultation with a trained pharmacist
  • No GP appointment needed
  • Blood pressure and BMI checks where appropriate
  • Advice tailored to your individual needs
Earls Barton Pharmacy team providing NHS oral contraception support
NHS contraceptive pill consultation at Earls Barton Pharmacy
Pharmacist providing confidential contraception advice

About the NHS Oral Contraceptive Service

At Earls Barton Pharmacy, we provide the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, helping eligible patients access regular oral contraception directly through the pharmacy.

The service can support you if you are starting the contraceptive pill for the first time, changing to a different type of pill, switching from another form of contraception to the pill, or continuing with your current oral contraceptive.

You may not need to make an appointment with your GP. Our pharmacy team can provide advice and, where appropriate, supply your oral contraception following a consultation with a pharmacist.

The service is free through the NHS for eligible patients in England.

Your consultation takes place privately and confidentially. The pharmacist will ask questions about your health and contraception history to help determine whether the oral contraceptive pill is suitable for you.

Who Can Use the Service?

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is available to eligible patients who need regular oral contraception. Our pharmacist will discuss your individual circumstances and check whether the service is suitable for you.

  • Start the contraceptive pill for the first time
  • Restart the pill after a break
  • Change to a different type of contraceptive pill
  • Switch from another form of contraception to the pill
  • Continue your current contraceptive pill

Starting or Continuing Your Contraceptive Pill

Whether you are starting the contraceptive pill for the first time or continuing your current contraception, our trained pharmacist can provide confidential advice and support.

During your consultation, we will discuss your health, medical history and contraception needs to help determine whether oral contraception is suitable for you.

  • Start the contraceptive pill for the first time
  • Restart the pill after a break
  • Change to a different contraceptive pill
  • Continue your current oral contraception
  • Receive personalised advice from a trained pharmacist

How It Works

01

Book an Appointment

Book your NHS oral contraception consultation online at a convenient time.

02

During Your Consultation

Have a private and confidential consultation with our pharmacist to discuss your contraception needs, health and medical history.

03

Aftercare

The pharmacist will provide personalised advice and your oral contraceptive supply where appropriate. Blood pressure and BMI may also be checked.

Need Emergency Contraception Now?

If you need emergency contraception following unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, our pharmacists can provide a private and confidential consultation and discuss the options available to you. Please contact us as soon as possible for advice and support.

Book Your NHS Oral Contraception Consultation

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Covid jab,carried out very efficiently, pleased with everything..
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I had a covid vaccination. The appointment was on time and was handled very professionally. It's very useful being available in the village.
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It was for a covid vaccination so took no time at all and all went well. Satisfied James Sewell
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Love this Pharmacy. Lovely staff, nothings a problem 👍👍
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The pharmacist was extremely helpful so far as advice regarding what vaccinations would be necessary or advisable for my forthcoming trip to South East Asia. He administered the vaccinations painlessly and without any problems. I'd definitely recommend.
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Excellent service at all times. The staff are always polite and helpful. Highly recommended.
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Very efficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are eligible for the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, you may be able to get your regular oral contraception directly from Earls Barton Pharmacy following a consultation with our pharmacist.

Yes. Eligible patients may be able to start the contraceptive pill through the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. Our pharmacist will discuss your health, medical history and contraception needs to check whether the pill is suitable for you.

Yes. If you are already taking the contraceptive pill, our pharmacist can review your current contraception and, where appropriate, provide your ongoing supply through the NHS service.

Our pharmacist can discuss your current contraception and individual circumstances with you. If appropriate, they can advise you about changing to a different type of oral contraceptive.

You may be able to switch from another form of contraception to the contraceptive pill through the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. Our pharmacist will assess your circumstances and advise you on the appropriate option.

You may not need to make a GP appointment. Eligible patients can access the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service directly through participating pharmacies, including Earls Barton Pharmacy.

Yes. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is free for eligible patients in England. Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility during your consultation.

You will have a private and confidential consultation with our trained pharmacist. They will ask about your health, medical history, current medicines and contraception needs to help determine whether oral contraception is suitable for you.

Your pharmacist may check your blood pressure and BMI where appropriate as part of your contraception consultation.

Yes. Your consultation will take place privately with a trained pharmacist, giving you the opportunity to discuss your contraception needs confidentially.

Ready to Get Started?

Book your NHS Oral Contraception consultation at Earls Barton Pharmacy for private and confidential support from our trained pharmacy team.

Earls Barton Pharmacy Team