Oral Contraception Service
Consult our pharmacists for safe, private oral contraception starts or repeats, with fast supply and ongoing follow up, no appointment.
- Fast local access
- Expert side effect tips
- Free NHS service
How our contraception service works locally
Choosing reliable contraception should be simple. Fulham Palace Pharmacy now supplies combined and progestogen only pills under the NHS Oral Contraception Service, giving you fast access without waiting for a GP slot.
Walk in or book online. A trained pharmacist invites you to our private room, confirms your medical history, measures blood pressure, and checks your current medication. You discuss lifestyle, menstrual patterns, and preferences. Together we decide the most suitable pill and start the first pack the same day.
- Initial assessment lasts around twenty minutes
- First supply covers three months
- Follow up review arranged before the last strip
- Repeat issues available if your checks stay within safe limits
You leave with printed instructions, a personalised reminder card, and a direct pharmacy phone line for questions. Results of each visit are added to your NHS record so every clinician involved in your care can view them.
If you already use the pill you can transfer repeats to us. Bring evidence of your current brand or a recent repeat slip. We check your readings, look for side effects such as spotting or headache, and supply up to six months if everything is stable.
Our team serves Fulham, Kensington, Battersea, Putney, Hammersmith, and Chelsea, extending opening hours into evenings and Saturdays to fit busy schedules. Consultations remain free for eligible patients and your data stays confidential at every stage.
Find your best pill fit
Not every brand suits every body. We explore factors such as skin concerns, migraine history, and smoking status to match you with a pill that balances cycle control with safety.
- Combined pills often improve acne and cramps
- Progestogen only pills suit migraine sufferers
- Low oestrogen pills help reduce breast tenderness
Tips for perfect use every day
Daily routine increases effectiveness. Link pill taking with a regular habit and set phone alarms as backup. Keep spare strips in your bag when travelling across boroughs.
- Take at the same hour daily
- Replace missed pills quickly
- Use barrier cover when late
- Record start dates on calendar
What our patients say
First time using pharmacy contraception. The pharmacist explained everything clearly and I left with pills in my bag twenty minutes later.
So convenient. I popped in after work, had my blood pressure checked, and collected a six month supply. Great service.
Switching brands here ended my headaches. Friendly staff took time to listen and suggest a better option.
Women and people assigned female at birth aged sixteen or over can access the service if they want to start or continue the combined or progestogen only pill. You must complete a short medical and lifestyle check so we can confirm the pill is suitable. Patients living, working, or studying in Fulham, Kensington, Battersea, Putney, Hammersmith, or Chelsea are welcome. Visitors staying locally can also attend. Bring photo identification and any current prescription details to speed up the process. Our pharmacists follow national eligibility criteria and will advise if another contraceptive option is safer for you. In that case we signpost you promptly to the right clinic without charge.
You enter a private room where a pharmacist records your height, weight, and blood pressure, then asks about personal and family health history, smoking, migraines, and current medicines. This information helps us select an appropriate pill strength. You receive clear verbal guidance on correct daily use, what to do if you miss a pill, and how to manage common temporary effects like nausea. We provide a written guide to keep at home. Finally, you collect a three month supply and arrange a follow up review date. The visit usually finishes within twenty minutes.
Most users attend every twelve months for monitoring unless they develop side effects sooner. We may review sooner after a first start to ensure tolerability. Blood pressure and weight are checked and any new medical history discussed. Stable repeat users often leave with a six month supply, reducing trips to the pharmacy. Text reminders help you remember when the next check is due.
Yes. Many people change brands to improve cycle control or reduce side effects. Our pharmacists compare hormone ratios and guide you through the swap without interrupting protection. Bring details of your current pill or the box if possible.
Yes. The NHS funds the assessment and standard pill supply. If you prefer a non formulary brand we can order it privately at cost price, but most patients accept the funded option. Blood pressure and lifestyle advice remain free.
Take the missed pill as soon as you remember, even if this means two on the same day. Then continue as normal. Use barrier protection for the next seven days if you missed more than one. Call the pharmacy for specific guidance tailored to your pill type.
Yes. We keep emergency oral contraception in stock and provide confidential advice. If needed we can also discuss fitting referrals for long acting methods. Emergency supply can be offered during the same visit as your routine pill consultation.
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