Pharmacy Contraception Service
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 7th June 2024
Best Practice
The provision of oral contraceptives via the Pharmacy Contraception Service continues to grow. Some hints and tips for delivering the service:
- Any break in taking/ using contraception whether one month or five years means the pharmacy should provide the service as an initiation consultation.
- Make sure to ask 'has there been any change to your medical history since you were last prescribed this’
- If a patient has any history of getting migraines – always use a POP
Use the quick initiation guide to help select the right choice for the patient:
