Get your oral contraceptive pill restarted, continued, or switched, directly through us. No GP appointment needed for most patients, and the consultation is completely confidential.
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service lets community pharmacists supply, restart, and continue oral contraceptive pills for many patients without needing to see a GP first. We are proud to offer this service in Selly Oak.
We see a lot of University of Birmingham students at Selly Pharmacy. You can use the NHS Contraception Service whether you are registered locally or with a GP back home, as long as your GP is in England.
Most adult women and people with a uterus aged 16 and over are eligible for the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service. We will take a brief health history at the consultation to confirm a particular pill is suitable for you.
Both combined pills (containing oestrogen and progestogen) and progestogen-only pills (the 'mini-pill') are available through this service. Specific brands depend on what is suitable for you and what is in stock, we will discuss this in the consultation.
You will have a private consultation in our consultation room with a pharmacist.
Everything you tell us is confidential. The consultation room has a closing door and is not overlooked. We will not discuss your appointment with anyone, including your GP, unless you ask us to or unless there is a clinical reason that requires it (we will always tell you if so).
We recommend calling ahead so we can ensure a pharmacist is available for your consultation, but walk-ins are welcome and we will fit you in as soon as possible.
No. The consultation and the pill itself are free under the NHS.
Yes, see our Emergency Contraception page.
We do not currently offer LARCs at the pharmacy, for these, please contact your GP or a local sexual health clinic.
To book or ask a question, call 0121 472 0155 or WhatsApp 07425 614023. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, but a quick call ahead helps us be ready for you.
Quick answers to the things people most often ask. Anything else, just call us on 0121 472 0155 or pop in.
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call and a pharmacist will help you book or answer any questions.
Right on Bristol Road, directly opposite Tesco Express and the Esso petrol station, two minutes from Selly Oak station, opposite the University of Birmingham campus, with on-street parking nearby. Walk in, or call ahead, we're easy to find and easier to talk to. You can now also find us on the University of Birmingham campus, inside the University Centre: behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op.
