This service allows our trained pharmacists to

• Initiate provision of an oral contraceptive (OC) where a patient wishes to start OC for the first time or needs to restart OC following a pill free break. A patient who is being switched to an alternative pill following consultation can also be considered as an initiation; and
• Ongoing supply: where a patient has been supplied with OC by a primary care provider, like a GP or a sexual health clinic (or equivalent) and a subsequent equivalent supply is needed. Your current supply of OC should still be in use.

This service allows patients with greater choice and access when considering continuing their current form of OC and choice from where people can access contraception services.