Free NHS
Contraception Service
A simple, convenient way to get your contraception, without seeing your GP.
Free consultation with our pharmacists
Chat from the comfort of home
Free delivery to your door
We update your GP
Available to anyone up to the age of 55
123 Meds NHS contraception service provides a convenient way to start or renew your contraceptive pill without visiting your GP or a sexual health clinic. The service is completely free, including both your medication and home delivery.
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Why choose123 Meds for your contraception?
- Free NHS Service: There’s no charge for your consultation, contraception, or delivery.
- Hassle-Free Access: Receive up to 12 months of contraception without needing to visit your GP.
- Discreet Home Delivery: Your contraception is delivered free of charge in plain, discreet packaging to an address of your choice.
- Private and Convenient: Complete your consultation with a simple telephone appointment from the comfort of your own home.
Book your appointment today and take control of your contraception with a service designed around your schedule.
How it works
Get started in 3 simple steps
Book an appointment
Choose your date and time for a telephone consultation with our pharmacist.
Have your call
Provide basic health details and have your contraception review.
Get your contraception
Our team will process your pill supply, and it will be delivered to your door for free.
Frequently asked questions
This service is available to individuals from their first menstrual period (menarche) up to 49 years of age, or up to 54 years of age for progesterone-only contraception. If you use the combined contraceptive pill, you will need to provide a recent blood pressure reading.
Yes. Free emergency contraception is available through the service if you've had unprotected sex or think your contraception may have failed. Emergency contraception may also be available separately through our pharmacy shop.
No. This service provides oral contraceptive pills only (combined and progesterone-only pills). For other methods, such as coils (IUDs), implants, injections, patches, or vaginal rings, you'll need to contact your GP or a sexual health clinic.
In most cases, yes. You will usually be prescribed the same medication you have previously used. The packaging or manufacturer may differ, but the active medication will be the same. If you'd like to discuss alternative options, our pharmacist can help.
If you'd like to switch to a different contraceptive pill, our pharmacist can discuss suitable options with you. If you're interested in changing to a different type of contraception, such as an implant, injection, patch, ring, or coil, you'll need to contact your GP or local sexual health service.
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service is completely free. This includes your consultation, contraceptive medication, and any associated delivery where applicable.
Our pharmacist can advise you on what to do next, including whether you may need emergency contraception and how to continue taking your pill safely.
Yes. All consultations and personal information are handled confidentially in line with NHS privacy and safeguarding requirements.
If you experience any side effects or have concerns about your contraception, contact our pharmacist for advice. If you experience severe symptoms or need urgent medical attention, seek help immediately.
In many cases, yes. Speak to the pharmacy team who can advise whether you meet the eligibility requirements for the service.