If you have been using the same oral contraceptive pill for at least a year, you can now get your repeat prescription direct from [site_name] in [pharmacy_location].

What is the contraceptive pill?

Oral contraceptives are tablets that contain certain female hormones to stop a woman from getting pregnant. There are two main types of the contraceptive pill:

The combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) also simply “the pill” contains two hormones called oestrogen and progesterone. This is a very effective form of contraception that works in three ways:

– Stops you from producing an egg.
– Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.
– Thins the womb lining, making egg implantation less likely.

When taking a combined pill, you usually take one pill and day for three weeks and then give yourself a 7-day break when you will have a period.

The progesterone-only pill (POP) also known as the “mini-pill” contains only progesterone. POPs work in two ways:

– Stops you from producing an egg.
– Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.

If you use a mini-pill you will take one tablet a day without a break.

Why get my contraceptive pill from [site_name]?

Going direct to your pharmacy for your oral contraceptives gives you a number of benefits:

– GPs are busy: you’re likely to get an appointment more quickly at your pharmacist
– More convenient times for you: we open on Saturdays!
– Avoid the doctors waiting room: your GP is invariably running late
– Plus we’re are conveniently located in the [pharmacy_location].

Which oral contraceptive pills can I get through this service?

The types of contraceptive pills available through this repeat prescription service is:

– Progestogen-only pill
– Combined oral contraceptive pill

We conduct all our contraceptive appointments in our private consultation rooms at our store in [pharmacy_location]. There, you’ll have a brief consultation with the pharmacist who may check your blood pressure and ask you about your overall health.

How do I get my oral contraceptive repeat prescription in [pharmacy_location]?

At [site_name] in [pharmacy_location], you can book an oral contraceptive repeat prescription appointment online.