Contraception ‘The Pill’

Use this service to find a pharmacy that offers the contraceptive pill without a prescription. You do not need to see a doctor or nurse for a prescription.

Getting the contraceptive pill is free, with or without a prescription.

Who can get the contraceptive pill without a prescription

You may be able to get the contraceptive pill from a pharmacy if you need to:

  • start the contraceptive pill for the first time
  • take the contraceptive pill again after a break from using it

If you already have a prescription for the contraceptive pill, you can use the prescription as usual. Or you can get the pill from a pharmacy without a prescription if you prefer.

Please speak to your local pharmacy for full information.