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NHS pharmacy contraception service

The aim of the Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS) is to offer greater choice from where people can access contraception services and create additional capacity in primary care and sexual health clinics (or equivalent) to support meeting the demand for more complex assessments.

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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 , 5 Min Article

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Expanded PCS and NMS services roll out in England on schedule

NHS England confirms expanded PCS and NMS services to roll out on schedule on 29 October

28 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Updated service specs published for contraception and hypertension services

Full details on the NHSE and CPE websites. Support package for contractors to be announced soon.

23 Nov 2023 , 4 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Viewpoint: At last — some genuinely good news for pharmacy

The announcement of substantial new funding for pharmacy services is good news, so let’s thank the people who helped make it happen, says NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette.

11 May 2023 , 5 Min Article

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Government promises £645 million for pharmacies – but details lacking

It is not yet known how the money will be split between the Pharmacy First, contraception and hypertension case-finding services.

09 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy London: We can only advise contractors on contraception

Chair Ray Matharu said a letter to nearly 1,500 pharmacy members was designed to help contractors make an “informed” decision.

05 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Contraception rollout – ‘no LPC can tell contractors what to do’

“We are not cartels therefore must leave it for them to decide,” said Community Pharmacy Liverpool chief officer Matt Harvey.

04 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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