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Contraception services
Get your contraception directly from your local pharmacy
Our pharmacies can provide you with your regular oral contraception and emergency contraception needs, including initiation of a contraceptive method. Pharmacists are now able to initiate contraception where clinically appropriate under the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service.
Our pharmacists provide confidential, person‑centred consultations, with safeguarding support where needed.
This service is NHS funded and accessible free at the point* of use in all of our pharmacies without the need to book an appointment, simply walk in. Our committed pharmacists are ready to provide confidential consultations in one of our consultation rooms.
What is the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service?
Your local Lincolnshire Co-op Pharmacists can assist you with regular supplies of your oral contraception. They can also help you choose the right contraception method for you, whether you are new to contraception, or after having had a break from contraception.
Our pharmacists can also provide emergency contraception (the morning after pill).
This service is available free at the point of use.*
*subject to eligibility.
FAQs:
Where can I find a local pharmacy near me?
You can find your local pharmacy by going to our pharmacy branch finder.
What type of oral contracpetion can I get?
Our pharmacies can provide the progesterone pill, following a consultation.
Do you offer morning after pills or plan B?
We can offer an emergency contraception (morning after pill) option, that is funded by the NHS. This service is free at the point of use, subject to eligibility. To learn more, click here.
Who can access contraception services?
We can provide oral contraception to people who have started their period until and including the age of 54. During your consultation, your pharmacist will consult with you the best option for you, with factors such as age impacting the most suitable option.
Will my GP be told about my consultation?
If the pharmacist gives you the contraceptive pill they will tell your GP, but only if you give permission for them to do so. This information will not be shared with anyone else.
What do I need to bring to my consultation?
There is no need to bring anything to your consultation. All we ask for is your full name, address and date of birth.
What happens during my initial consultation?
During your initial consultation, our pharmacist will discuss contraception options with you, including long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs). Your pharmacist will then measure your height, check your weight and conduct a blood pressure test if applicable. A health questionnaire will also be conducted to determine which contraception method is correct for you. Following these checks, your pharmacist will discuss the best options available for your contraception.
What happens during my pill review?
During your pill review consultation, our pharmacist will discuss your progress with your current contraception method. Your pharmacist will then measure your height, check your weight and conduct a blood pressure test if applicable. If clinically appropriate, your pharmacist will repeat your supply of contraception.
How much is the contraception service?
The contraception service is free at the point of use and is fully funded by the NHS. Consultations and any pills provided are done so free of charge.
What if there is no pharmacist available?
If there is no pharmacist available, our team will take your name and telephone number. With this information, our team will arrange a consultation for you with a pharmacist when they are available.
Do you offer other forms of contraception?
We provide other contraception methods with over-the-counter products, such as condoms.
Find your nearest pharmacy
Use our store finder to search for your local Lincolnshire Co-op outlets.
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