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NHS Contraception Service in Swindon

Free, confidential contraception support from our pharmacy team, including oral contraception advice, ongoing supplies and emergency contraception where suitable.

Free · NHSFree NHS service, subject to suitability.
  • Free NHS contraception support
  • Emergency contraception where suitable
  • Confidential pharmacist consultation
  • Available at Clive Parade and Moredon

Confidential NHS service

Contraception support without needing a GP appointment

Oral contraception advice
Ongoing pill supplies
Emergency contraception
Missed pill advice

Our pharmacist will confirm what is suitable during your private consultation.

What the service can help with

Contraception support from your local pharmacy

Our pharmacist can provide confidential NHS contraception advice and support, subject to clinical suitability.

Ongoing oral contraception

Support with repeat supplies of oral contraception where suitable, without needing a GP appointment.

Emergency contraception

Assessment for oral emergency contraception where appropriate after unprotected sex or contraception failure.

Confidential advice

Private, judgement-free advice about your options, missed pills, side effects or next steps.

How it works

What happens during your consultation?

  1. 1You speak privately with a trained pharmacy team member.
  2. 2We ask about your health, medicines, contraception history and what you need today.
  3. 3The pharmacist checks whether the service is suitable for you.
  4. 4You receive advice, supply where clinically appropriate, or referral if another service is better.

Emergency contraception

If you have had unprotected sex or your contraception has failed, emergency contraception may help prevent pregnancy. It is best accessed as soon as possible.

  • Private and confidential assessment
  • Oral emergency contraception where suitable
  • Advice about your options and next steps
  • Referral or signposting if another service is more appropriate
Emergency contraception works best as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraception failure. Supply is subject to pharmacist assessment and clinical suitability.

Questions & answers

NHS Contraception FAQs

Is the NHS Contraception Service free?

Yes. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is provided free of charge to eligible patients, subject to pharmacist assessment and NHS service criteria.

Can I get emergency contraception from the pharmacy?

Yes, where suitable. Our pharmacist can assess whether oral emergency contraception is appropriate and explain your options. Emergency contraception works best as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraception failure.

Can I get the contraceptive pill without seeing my GP?

Many eligible patients can access oral contraception support through a pharmacy consultation. The pharmacist will check your suitability before any supply is made.

Is the consultation confidential?

Yes. Contraception consultations are private and confidential. Your information is handled in line with NHS and pharmacy requirements.

Which branches offer contraception support?

The NHS Contraception Service is available through our Swindon Health Hub pharmacy teams at Clive Parade Pharmacy and Moredon Pharmacy, subject to pharmacist availability.

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