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Pharmacy Contraception Service

Pharmacy Contraception Service

Private & Professional Care

Personal, Private, and Expert Contraception Support

We provide private and confidential advice to help you choose the contraception that is right for you.

Our friendly pharmacy team offers support with first appointments, follow-up reviews, repeat prescriptions, and emergency contraception in a safe and respectful environment.

  • Confidential consultation in a private pharmacy space.
  • Clinical suitability checks before any supply is made.
  • Advice on missed pills, side effects, and ongoing use.
  • Signposting when another service is more appropriate.
Pharmacy Contraception Service

A Calm And Confidential Process

Our pharmacist will make sure the consultation is private, practical, and focused on finding the right next step for you.

1

Ask Our Team

Contact the pharmacy or speak to us in store to request a confidential consultation.

2

Consultation

We discuss your health, current contraception, and any concerns privately.

3

Checks

Our pharmacist completes clinical checks, which may include blood pressure.

4

Supply Or Advice

If suitable, we supply contraception or signpost you to the right service.

This Service May Help If You

This service is designed to make routine contraception advice easier to access through your local pharmacy.

Combined Oral Contraception Pill

Support for women starting or continuing oral contraception, with confidential advice and suitability assessment.

  • Assessment and prescription
  • Repeat supplies and reviews
  • Females aged 16 to 49 years

Progestogen-only Pill

A reliable option for those who need an alternative to combined contraceptives.

  • Tailored choice for breastfeeding or contraindications
  • Regular suitability reviews and support
  • Females aged 16 to 54 years.

Emergency Contraception

Prompt and discreet access to emergency contraception with practical guidance.

  • Levonorgestrel & ulipristal options where appropriate
  • Same-day advice and supply

Contraception Injection

Get regular contraceptive injections with reminders to help you stay on track.

  • Regular contraceptive injection appointments
  • Ongoing support and follow-up care

Implant & IUD (LARC)

Information and support for long-lasting contraception, with referrals if needed.

  • Advice and referral for fitting
  • Support for removal and follow-up

Consultation & STI Screening

Private advice and sexual health support in a safe and confidential setting.

  • Private consultation and STI screening
  • Confidential advice and treatment support

Request Confidential Contraception Support

Speak to Bessacarr Pharmacy about NHS contraception advice, oral contraception supply, and the right local service for your needs.

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