Pharmacy Contraception Service
The Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), was commissioned by NHS England as an Advanced service from the 24th April 2023, allowing the on-going supply of oral contraception (OC) from community pharmacies. From 1st December 2023, the service expanded to include both initiation and on-going supply of OC.
Visit CPE for more info on the following:
- Latest service updates
- Introduction
- Service specification and other documentation
- Getting ready to provide the service
- Promoting the service to the public
- Providing the service
- Funding and claiming payment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Webinars
- Resources
- Provide feedback on national pharmacy services
Local ICB’s formulary are available on the following websites:
Hull & ERoY: Joint Formulary | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (hey.nhs.uk)
NEL & NL: Pathways – Humber Area Prescribing Committee (northernlincolnshireapc.nhs.uk)
Newsletters are sent by the ICB to community pharmacy shared mailboxes, you may find the information in the following newsletter useful: HNY ICB Pharmacy Contraception Service Newsletter – March 24
Click the following link to Find a pharmacy that offers contraceptive pill without a prescription
Local Training (updated for the new services spec):
