If you have been using the same oral contraceptive pill for at least a year, you can now get your repeat prescription direct from Crest Pharmacy in West Midlands.

What is the contraceptive pill?

Oral contraceptives are tablets that contain certain female hormones to stop a woman from getting pregnant. There are two main types of the contraceptive pill:

The combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) also simply “the pill”

The pill contains two hormones called oestrogen and progesterone. This is a very effective form of contraception that works in three ways:

• – Stops you from producing an egg.
• – Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.
• – Thins the womb lining making egg implantation less likely.

When taking a combined pill, you usually take one pill a day for three weeks and then give yourself a 7-day break when you will have a period.

The progesterone-only pill (POP) also known as the “mini-pill”

The mini-pill contains only progesterone. POPs work in two ways:

• – Stops you from producing an egg.
• – Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.

If you use a mini-pill you will take one tablet a day without a break.

Why get my contraceptive pill from Crest Pharmacy?

Going direct to your pharmacy for your oral contraceptives gives you a number of benefits:

• GPs are busy: you’re likely to get an appointment more quickly at your pharmacist
• More convenient times for you: we open on Saturdays!
• Avoid the doctor’s waiting room: your GP is invariably running late

Plus you can have your consultation online through our website.

Which oral contraceptive pills can I get through this service?

The types of contraceptive pills available through this repeat prescription service is:

• Progestogen-only pill
• Combined oral contraceptive pill

We conduct all of our contraceptive appointments in confidentiality.

How do I get my oral contraceptive repeat prescription?

At Crest Pharmacy, you can book an oral contraceptive repeat prescription appointment by finding your nearest Crest Pharmacy and booking an appointment. We can provide contraception both on the NHS and as a private pharmacy service.