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NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service

Get the oral contraceptive pill free from participating pharmacies without a GP appointment, under the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service.

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service lets trained pharmacists assess suitability for, and supply, the oral contraceptive pill without a GP visit, and provide ongoing supply for those already using it. Not every pharmacy offers this service, so check availability locally. It sits alongside emergency contraception and other sexual health services many pharmacies provide, and is free on the NHS for anyone the pharmacist assesses as suitable.

Can I get the contraceptive pill from a pharmacy without seeing a GP?

Yes, at pharmacies in the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. A trained pharmacist assesses suitability and can start or continue the oral pill, free on the NHS.

This is the combined or progestogen-only oral pill pathway — not coils, implants, or injections. The pharmacist can decline or refer if the pill is not suitable.

Emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is a different service with different NHS rules.

Do all pharmacies offer the NHS contraception service?

No. It is an optional commissioned service. Check with the branch or the NHS finder before you travel.

The cards below are GPhC-registered premises that list contraception among their services. Confirm they still deliver the NHS oral-pill pathway on this shift. We never invent opening hours.

Is the Pharmacy Contraception Service confidential?

Yes. Consultations happen in a private area. Suitability still depends on your health, medicines, and blood pressure where required.

Bring a list of medicines if you can. If you need emergency contraception today, do not wait for a routine pill review — walk in or call NHS 111.

Typical cost

Free on the NHS (where eligible)

Contraception Service by city

Community pharmacies in major UK cities that list contraception service — confirm with the branch before you travel.

12 of 8799 pharmacies with contraception service confirmed on their profile

Showing 12 of 8,799 tagged listings. Tags come from NHS service flags and claimed profiles — confirm at the pharmacy. Ratings appear only with verified reviews; we never invent scores.

We only list a pharmacy here when the service is confirmed on its profile, so this is not every pharmacy that offers it. To check a pharmacy near you, open your town or city page and phone ahead.

Ratings and rankings are our editorial opinion, based on our publishedmethodology — they are not medical advice and pharmacies cannot pay to change a score. Where a pharmacy has no reviews we show "Not yet rated" — we never invent scores.Listings labelled Featured orReferral partner are paid placements; payment affects visibility only, never ratings or match results. We may receive a fee when you send a private-service enquiry.Private service prices are indicative — always confirm directly with the pharmacy.

3q Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy · Wellingborough · NN8 4RW · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01933 273373

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Community pharmacy in Wellingborough · GPhC 1105385

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4court Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy · Rochdale · OL12 9BD · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01706 644994

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Community pharmacy in Rochdale · GPhC 1084639

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A A Beggs

Community Pharmacy · Dover · CT16 1BW · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01304 205406

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Community pharmacy in Dover · GPhC 1032729

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A.a. Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy · Basildon · SS14 3JT · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01268 520387

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Community pharmacy in Basildon · GPhC 1031030

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A.c. Moule & Co

Community Pharmacy · Middlesbrough · TS1 4JW · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01642 244717

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Community pharmacy in Middlesbrough · GPhC 1029962

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A.e. Hobbs Ltd

Community Pharmacy · Tunbridge Wells · TN1 1RJ · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01892 546565

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Community pharmacy in Tunbridge Wells · GPhC 1033007

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A.g Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy · Birmingham · B27 6BP · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01217 060374

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Community pharmacy in Birmingham · GPhC 1038179

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A.j. Nuttall Ltd.;

Community Pharmacy · Rochdale · OL12 8QS · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01706 853284

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Community pharmacy in Rochdale · GPhC 1033876

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A.m. Clark Ltd

Community Pharmacy · Sheffield · S36 6DA · GPhC-registered premises

GPhC registeredNHS

01226 763103

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Community pharmacy in Sheffield · GPhC 1039344

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the contraceptive pill from a pharmacy without seeing a GP?▼

Yes, at pharmacies participating in the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, a trained pharmacist can assess you and supply the oral contraceptive pill directly, free on the NHS.

Do all pharmacies offer this service?▼

No — it's an optional NHS service, so check with your local pharmacy or use the NHS service finder to see which pharmacies near you participate.

How do I check a pharmacy offering contraception service is GPhC-registered?▼

Open the listing, copy the premises registration number, and search it on pharmacyregulation.org. Match the name and address before you send ID, start a consultation, or pay. Pick My Pharmacy is a directory — we do not supply contraception service.

Does Pick My Pharmacy provide contraception service?▼

No. We compare GPhC-registered pharmacies. The pharmacy you choose supplies the service after its own clinical checks. Paid placements are labelled and never change a rating.

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