Pharmacy Contraception Service

The Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS), which is commissioned by NHS England as an Advanced service.

It allows the initiation and on-going supply of oral contraception (OC) from community pharmacies.

The supplies will be authorised via a Patient Group Direction (PGD), with appropriate checks, such as the measurement of the patient’s blood pressure and body mass index, being undertaken, where necessary.

A revised service is expected this year with the final versions of the service specification and PGDs being published on the NHS England website.

NHSE Midlands Resources

Highlight Summary – Top Tips for Service Delivery

Top Tips Guidance

Key Information

CPE: Pharmacy Contraception Service

Guide to Registration for Extended Contraception Service

 

Summary of Services Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent