NHS Contraceptive Service

What is the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service?

Our Cameolord pharmacists can help you with regular supplies of your oral contraception, as well as help with starting contraception for the first time, or after you have had a break from contraception. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is free of charge and is available at our Manchester pharmacy.

How does the service work?

Our pharmacy team will meet with you or call you to ask some initial questions and afterwards, you’ll have a consultation with the pharmacist. They will ask you relevant health-related questions to work out the best way to help you, and you may have your blood pressure checked and your BMI measured by a member of the team. Our pharmacists will offer advice and, where appropriate, make a supply of oral contraception.

Our city centre location has a private consultation room for discreet discussions about your health concerns. If there isn’t a pharmacist available, the team may book you an appointment to return at a convenient time for you.

How do I access the service?

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is a free of charge service available at Cameolord pharmacy in Manchester. Just walk in and ask for a consultation with one of our pharmacists. You may also be referred to the pharmacy by NHS providers such as your GP practice or sexual health clinic. The service is suitable for patients from when they have started their periods and up to age 49 for the combined oral contraception, and age 54 for the progesterone-only pill.