Women in England to receive contraceptive pills at pharmacies
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From next December 2023 women in England can get their contraceptive pills without contacting their GP first.
Thousands of women across England will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy without needing to contact their GP first.
From December 2023, pharmacies across the country will begin offering the new service for the first time, increasing choice for women in the ways in which they can access contraception.
The rollout is part of the Government and the NHS’s primary care access recovery plan, which is committed to making it quicker and easier for millions of people to access healthcare on their high street.
How does the service work?
Anyone needing the pill can access it through participating pharmacies without a referral from their GP, though they can be referred by their general practice or sexual health clinic.
The pharmacist will offer a confidential consultation and reach a shared decision with the person about their first supply of the pil...
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