What is the contraceptive pill?
If you have been using the same oral contraceptive pill for at least a year, you can now get your repeat prescription direct from Murrays Chemist in Harrow.
Oral contraceptives are tablets that contain certain female hormones to stop a woman from getting pregnant. There are two main types of the contraceptive pill:
The combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) also simply “the pill” contains two hormones called oestrogen and progesterone. This is a very effective form of contraception that works in three ways:
- Stops you from producing an egg.
- Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.
- Thins the womb lining making egg-implantation less likely.
When taking a combined pill, you usually take one pill and day for three weeks and then give your self a 7-day break when you will have a period.
The progesterone-only pill (POP) also known as the “mini-pill” contains only progesterone. POPs work in two ways:
- Stops you from producing an egg.
- Makes it harder for sperm to get into the womb.
If you use a mini-pill you will take one tablet a day without a break.
Why get my contraceptive pill from Murray Chemist?
Going direct to your pharmacy for your oral contraceptives gives you a number of benefits:
- GPs are busy: you’re likely to get an appointment more quickly at your pharmacist
- More convenient times for you: we open on Saturdays!
- Avoid the doctors waiting room: your GP is invariably running late
Plus we’re are conveniently located in the shops on Kenton Road.
Which oral contraceptive pills can I get through this service?
The types of contraceptive pills available through this repeat prescription service is:
- Progestogen-only pill
- Combined oral contraceptive pill
We conduct all our contraceptive appointments in our private consultation rooms at our store on in Harrow. There, you’ll have a brief consultation with the pharmacist who may check your blood pressure and ask you about your overall health.
How do I get my oral contraceptive repeat prescription in Harrow?
At Harmony Health in Murrays Chemist in Harrow, you can book an oral contraceptive repeat prescription appointment online using our booking form below.
