Pharmacy Contraception Service

The Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) is an Advanced Service that enables accredited community pharmacists to:

• Initiate the supply of oral contraception (OC) to eligible patients under the guidance of NHS Patient Group Directions (PGDs)

• Provide ongoing monitoring and repeat supplies of OC, ensuring safe and convenient access to contraception in a community setting

• Provide oral emergency contraception

This service supports improved access to contraception, reduces pressure on GP services, and promotes patient choice and continuity of care.

About the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service

What GPs and Sexual health clinics need to know

Pharmacy Owner Checklist – Implementing the Pharmacy Contraception Service

Oral Contraception – Leicestershire Prescribing Advice

LLR PODs Signposting Safeguarding Support

FAQs

Patient appointment slip

Poster Promoting the service including EHC