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NHS Contraception Services
Private, confidential contraception support from Five Ways Pharmacy. The service may include oral contraception initiation and ongoing supply where suitable, as well as oral emergency contraception where available and clinically appropriate.
Free NHS service
Private consultation
Pharmacist-led support
Oral contraception support
How it works
We’ll guide you through a private assessment before confirming the safest and most suitable next step.
Speak privately with the pharmacist
We’ll talk through your needs and the information relevant to safe contraception support.
Complete suitability checks
The pharmacist will assess whether the service is clinically appropriate for you.
Receive supply or next-step guidance where suitable
If supply is not appropriate, we’ll explain the safest alternative route.
Contraception support
What can NHS Contraception Services help with?
Support may include oral contraception advice, supply, and signposting, depending on pharmacist assessment and clinical suitability.
Starting oral contraception
What support may include
Advice and oral contraception initiation where the pharmacist confirms the service is clinically suitable.
How we help
We can explain the assessment process and what information is needed before any decision is made.
Important note
Starting contraception depends on clinical assessment and may not be suitable for everyone.
Ongoing oral contraception supply
What support may include
Ongoing oral contraception supply may be available where the pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
How we help
We can review your current position, talk through relevant health information, and explain the next step.
Important note
Supply is always dependent on suitability and may require signposting if another route is safer.
Emergency contraception support
What support may include
Oral emergency contraception may be available where it is clinically appropriate and the service criteria are met.
How we help
We can advise quickly on the most suitable next step and whether you should attend the pharmacy urgently.
Important note
Timing matters, so please seek advice as soon as possible if you think urgent support may be needed.
Next-step advice and signposting
What support may include
If the pharmacy service is not suitable, we can help direct you to the right next service without unnecessary delay.
How we help
That may include signposting to your GP, NHS 111, a sexual health clinic, urgent care, or another local provider.
Important note
The safest route is always based on your assessment and current clinical need.
Who it is for
NHS Contraception Services may suit patients who want contraception support from a pharmacist and need advice, oral contraception initiation, or ongoing supply where clinically suitable.
The pharmacist will assess suitability carefully. If the service is not appropriate, we will explain the best next route for support.
What to expect or what we may ask
- Relevant medical history, current medicines, and allergies
- Any contraception you are using now or have used recently
- Health information that may affect suitability or safety
- You will be asked to provide a recent blood pressure reading, your height and your weight.
- Relevant timing details if emergency contraception advice is needed
- Whether another service has already advised you or started treatment
Need support?
Looking for discreet contraception support from a pharmacist?
Book a free online NHS Contraception consultation with Five Ways Pharmacy and we’ll guide you through the next step.
Questions
NHS Contraception Services FAQs
Is the NHS Contraception Service free?
Yes. This is a free NHS service, with support provided subject to pharmacist assessment and clinical suitability.
Can I start the contraceptive pill if I have not used it before?
In some cases, yes. Oral contraception initiation may be available where the pharmacist confirms it is clinically suitable for you.
Can I get ongoing supply?
Ongoing oral contraception supply may be available, but it depends on pharmacist assessment, service criteria, and your current health information.
Is the consultation private?
Yes. The consultation is private and confidential, and will take place via secure video link.
What if contraception is not suitable for me?
We’ll explain the safest next step, which may include your GP, NHS 111, a sexual health clinic, urgent care, or another appropriate service.
Important guidance
Supply depends on pharmacist assessment and clinical suitability. If you need urgent contraception advice or urgent care, contact a sexual health clinic, your GP, NHS 111, urgent care, or call 999 in an emergency.