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NHS pharmacy contraception service

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Supporting sexual wellbeing: a natural fit for pharmacy

The recent extension to the Pharmacy Contraception Service in England is recognition that the community sector has much to offer in supporting sexual wellbeing. But how did this role develop and what innovations might occur in the future? Rod Tucker explains.

21 Jan 2026

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Why wait to offer a contraception service?

The news of a Pharmacy First scheme in England is exciting but it is important to remember that as far as contraception is concerned, a supply route already exists, says Anna Maxwell, chief executive of Maxwellia

19 Jun 2023

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Insight: I feel like toast but better times ahead?

With the Government having imposed a new set of utterly reckless regulatory requirements on the sector, morale has never been lower. The announcement of new investment in community pharmacy will do well to redress this sorry state of affairs...

15 May 2023

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